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

(footbridge)

Lawson and Vancleve, Kentucky, USA - North Fork Kentucky River
Bridgemeister ID:2043 (added 2006-05-07)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Lawson and Vancleve, Kentucky, USA
Crossing:North Fork Kentucky River
Coordinates:37.60233 N 83.45424 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:American Bridge Co., Mt. Carmel High School
Use:Footbridge
Status:Derelict (last checked: 2007)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Span:1 x 74.6 meters (244.625 feet)
Side Span:1
Deck width:6 feet

Notes:

  • According to an American Bridge Co. ad: Built for Mt. Carmel High School, fabricated by American Bridge Co, erected by the school's faculty and students.

Image Sets:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

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