This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
(footbridge)
Aurora, Illinois, USA - Blackberry Creek
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1559 (added 2004-11-26) |
| Name: | (footbridge) |
| Location: | Aurora, Illinois, USA |
| Crossing: | Blackberry Creek |
| At or Near Feature: | Virgil L. Gilman Trail |
| Coordinates: | 41.760533 N 88.388141 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2020) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 33 meters (108.3 feet) estimated |
| Deck width: | 2.7 meters |
Notes:
- On the Virgil L. Gilman Trail near the intersection of Orchard Rd. and Prairie St. At mile marker 6.5 on the trail.
External Links:
- Bridgehunter.com | Blackberry Creek Frankenbridge. Described here as "Frankenbridge" because the bridge appears to be constructed from parts recovered from other bridges or structures, hence a bridge akin to Frankenstein's monster.
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