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

1894: Arcediano

Guadalajara vicinity, Mexico - Grande de Santiago River
Bridgemeister ID:2492 (added 2008-12-23)
Year Completed:1894
Name:Arcediano
Location:Guadalajara vicinity, Mexico
Crossing:Grande de Santiago River
At or Near Feature:Barranca de Portillo
Coordinates:20.741396 N 103.294783 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 71 meters (232.9 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • 2005: Dismantled and reassembled 700 meters downstream from original location to make way for construction of the Arcediano dam. Coordinates provided here are for the newer location.

Image Sets:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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