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

1962: 14th of July

Baghdad, Iraq - Tigris River
Bridgemeister ID:519 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1962
Name:14th of July
Also Known As:Karradah, Arbataash Tamuz
Location:Baghdad, Iraq
Crossing:Tigris River
Coordinates:33.295998 N 44.399936 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Steinman, Boynton, Gronquist & London
Use:Vehicular (four-lane), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 167.6 meters (550 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 83.8 meters (275 feet)

Notes:

  • Destroyed 1991 during Gulf War, partially rebuilt, cables severed during war 2003, rebuilt 2003.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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