This is a list of all 2 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory for East Kalimantan in Indonesia. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.
2011, November 26: Bridge collapses killing 24 and injuring dozens of people.
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Google Maps. Image of the bridge. Dated January 2011.
Google Maps. Image of the bridge. Dated July 2008.
Google Maps. Patrick S. O'Donnell observes: "Image showing the abutment/anchorage where the main cable strands, via an exposed splay area, were affixed to the eyebar / rods. Also visible is the extension of the abutment/hammerhead outer pier cap that the final main cable band rested on - the point where the start of the splay of the 19 strands." Dated April 2018 after the suspension bridge's abutments were reused for the replacement bridge.
Google Maps. Another image showing where the main cables connected to the anchorage. Dated September 2022.
Tragedi Jembatan Kartanegara, Sebab-Sebab yang Tak Mesti Terjadi - Kaltim Kece. Patrick S. O'Donnell summarizes: "This article goes further in depth of the cause of the collapse. It brings up multiple issues, including an anchorage block that had slid 15 centimeters. One issue: 'Lack of knowledge'. Then goes on to say 'The planners of the bridge builder have indeed asked for recommendations from Japanese experts. However, the recommendations received allegedly violated the code of practice at that time.'"
Wikipedia - List of bridge failures. Cause of failure: "Human error. As workers were repairing a cable during maintenance work, a support cable snapped, causing the roadway to fall into the 50-metre-deep Mahakam River. Exact cause remains unknown and undetermined." Casualties: "20 killed, 40 injured (33 missing)."