This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1859: General Dean
Carlyle, Illinois, USA - Kaskaskia River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 58 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1859 |
| Name: | General Dean |
| Also Known As: | Carlyle |
| Location: | Carlyle, Illinois, USA |
| Crossing: | Kaskaskia River |
| Coordinates: | 38.611125 N 89.357476 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | D. Griffith Smith |
| References: | BPL, GBD |
| Use: | Vehicular (one-lane) |
| Status: | Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2021) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 80.5 meters (264 feet) |
Notes:
- Rebuilt 1920s, 1970s. Restored, 1950's, for use as a footbridge.
- Bypassed, 1924.
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