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

1928: Des Arc

Des Arc, Arkansas, USA - White River
Bridgemeister ID:152 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1928
Name:Des Arc
Also Known As:Swinging
Location:Des Arc, Arkansas, USA
Crossing:White River
Coordinates:34.974811 N 91.487684 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Austin Bridge Co
References:AUB, PTS2
Use:Vehicular
Status:Demolished, August 1970
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 198.1 meters (650 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 97.5 meters (320 feet)

Notes:

  • The coordinates provided here indicate the approximate alignment of the bridge, about 0.5 miles southeast of the current (2020s) Des Arc White River crossing. The bridge delivered traffic near the east end of East Chester Street in Des Arc.

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