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

1897: Swinging

Iowa Falls, Iowa, USA - Iowa River
Bridgemeister ID:106 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1897
Name:Swinging
Location:Iowa Falls, Iowa, USA
Crossing:Iowa River
At or Near Feature:Assembly Park
Coordinates:42.5215 N 93.2708 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Commodore C.C. Bartlett, J.M. Eddy
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2006)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:2
Main Span:1 x 39 meters (128 feet) estimated
Side Span:1 x 20.7 meters (68 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • According to plaque at bridge, rebuilt 1909, 1925, 1956, 1989.
Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Photo by David Denenberg Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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