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

Darūnṭa

Darūnṭa, Jallabad vicinity, Afghanistan
Bridgemeister ID:2224 (added 2007-03-17)
Name:Darūnṭa
Location:Darūnṭa, Jallabad vicinity, Afghanistan
Principals:Rushworth Halliday
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 93.3 meters (306 feet)
Deck width:10 feet

Notes:

  • Sometimes spelled "Diroontah" in older sources.

Image Sets:

Photo courtesy of Peter Halliday Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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