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

1870: Pond Eddy-Lumberland

Pond Eddy and Lumberland, New York, USA - Delaware River
Bridgemeister ID:297 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1870
Name:Pond Eddy-Lumberland
Also Known As:Decker's
Location:Pond Eddy and Lumberland, New York, USA
Crossing:Delaware River
Coordinates:41.439349 N 74.819723 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:James D. Decker
References:BDR
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, October 9, 1903
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Spans:2
Deck width:12 feet

Notes:

  • Destroyed by flood.
  • Coordinates are for the replacement bridge. The suspension bridge would have been extremely close, if not on the same alignment as the replacement.
Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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