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

1916: Swinging

Thermopolis, Wyoming, USA - Big Horn River
Bridgemeister ID:301 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1916
Name:Swinging
Location:Thermopolis, Wyoming, USA
Crossing:Big Horn River
At or Near Feature:Hot Springs State Park
Coordinates:43.654733 N 108.196167 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2024)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Span:1 x 58.8 meters (193 feet) estimated
Side Span:1 x 10.7 meters (35 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • According to sign at the bridge: condemned 1984, removed 1991, restored 1992.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Photo by Ronald Denenberg Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photos courtesy of Polly Oliver

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