This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

(footbridge)

Belimbing, Muara Enim Regency, South Sumatra, Indonesia - Lematang River
Bridgemeister ID:8396 (added 2024-03-02)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Belimbing, Muara Enim Regency, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Crossing:Lematang River
Coordinates:3.430256 S 103.991300 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Destroyed, January 17, 2016
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1 x 185 meters (607 feet) estimated

Notes:

External Links:

  • Facebook. Image of the damaged bridge. Posted January 18, 2016.
  • Facebook. Image of the damaged bridge. Posted January 17, 2016.
  • Jembatan Gantung di Muaraenim Putus, Dua Warga Nyaris Tewas. Article dated January 19, 2016, translated: "Two residents of Belimbing Village almost died when they were swept away by the current after the suspension bridge they were crossing broke when they were hit by the overflowing waters of the Lematang River, in Belimbing Village, Belimbing District, Muaraenim Regency, Sunday (17/1) at around 17.30…"

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