Item 64917 - South abutment of wire suspension bridge, Strong, ca. 1895
- Item 64917 - South abutment of wire suspension bridge, Strong, ca. 1895
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- Item 64917
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Image Info The towers supporting the wire cables of this bridge were constructed atop mortared rubble abutments. The towers consisted of four piers framed and braced to support the load.
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Built in 1857, this bridge remained in service until 1922 when it became apparent that its construction could not withstand increased motor truck and cargo traffic.
