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

1931: Star Mine

Rosedale, Drumheller vicinity, Alberta, Canada - Red Deer River
Bridgemeister ID:350 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1931
Name:Star Mine
Also Known As:Rosedale Swinging
Location:Rosedale, Drumheller vicinity, Alberta, Canada
Crossing:Red Deer River
Coordinates:51.420021 N 112.614473 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:George Lester MacKenzie
Use:Footbridge
Status:Closed, May 2020 (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 117 meters (383.9 feet)

Notes:

  • 1958: Rebuilt.
  • 2020, May: Closed indefinitely due to safety concerns. During an inspection of the bridge "it was determined the northeast timber bridge support was in extremely poor condition."
  • 2023, October: Contract to repair bridge awarded. Expected to reopen in April 2024.

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Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

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