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

1884: Spring Street

Charleston, West Virginia, USA - Elk River
Bridgemeister ID:1427 (added 2004-07-24)
Year Completed:1884
Name:Spring Street
Also Known As:Virginia Street
Location:Charleston, West Virginia, USA
Crossing:Elk River
Coordinates:38.358306 N 81.627444 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ, HBE, PTS2
Use:Vehicular and Rail (streetcar)
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Main Span:1 x 83.2 meters (273 feet)

Notes:

  • Originally crossed the Elk River at Virginia Street. The bridge was dismantled and erected at Sprint Street a bit. The 1884 year of completion may represent the relocation to Spring Street and not the original construction at Virginia Street.
  • AAJ: Repaired by William Hildenbrand a few years after completion.
  • Near 1852 Charleston (Lovell Street) - Charleston, West Virginia, USA.

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