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

1846: Monongahela

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - Monongahela River
Bridgemeister ID:28 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1846
Name:Monongahela
Also Known As:Smithfield Street
Location:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Crossing:Monongahela River
Coordinates:40.435444 N 80.001778 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:John A. Roebling
References:BOB, BOP, BPL, HBE, ONF, PBR, PTS2
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed, 1882
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:8
Main Spans:8 x 57.3 meters (188 feet)
Deck width:20 feet

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