This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1909: Empire
Empire, Panama Canal Zone - Panama Canal
| Bridgemeister ID: | 525 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1909 |
| Name: | Empire |
| Location: | Empire, Panama Canal Zone |
| Crossing: | Panama Canal |
| References: | PTS2 |
| Use: | Vehicular (one-lane) and Pipeline |
| Status: | Removed |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 182.9 meters (600 feet) |
Notes:
- AAJ: Built to carry water and compressed air pipelines during canal construction, but also had a roadway.
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