Fossum Suspension Bridge
This is an image set within the Bridgemeister collection.
| Bridge: | Fossum Suspension Bridge |
| Location: | Askim and Spydeberg, Østfold, Norway - Glomma |
| Coordinates and Maps: | See related inventory record(s). |
| Image Set Contributor: | David Denenberg |
| Related Suspension Bridge Inventory: | 1944 Fossum - Askim and Spydeberg, Østfold, Norway |
| Related Image Lists: | All from David Denenberg All in Norway All Vehicular Suspension Bridges |
| Credit: | Scan of a color slide, collection of David Denenberg. |
The suspension bridge was built as a temporary replacement for the 1856 two-span wood Fossum bridge damaged during 1940 hostilities. The suspension bridge was built directly over the 1856 bridge resulting in an odd appearance with minimal clearance between the two.
