This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1931: Star Mine
Rosedale, Drumheller vicinity, Alberta, Canada - Red Deer River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 350 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1931 |
| Name: | Star Mine |
| Also Known As: | Rosedale Swinging |
| Location: | Rosedale, Drumheller vicinity, Alberta, Canada |
| Crossing: | Red Deer River |
| Coordinates: | 51.420021 N 112.614473 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | George Lester MacKenzie |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2024) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 117 meters (383.9 feet) |
Notes:
- 1958: Rebuilt.
- 2020, May: Closed indefinitely due to safety concerns. During an inspection of the bridge "it was determined the northeast timber bridge support was in extremely poor condition."
- 2023, October: Contract to repair bridge awarded. Expected to reopen in April 2024.
Annotated Citations:
- Nairn, Lacie. "Town waiting on province for Rosedale suspension bridge repairs." The Drumheller Mail, 13 Apr. 2022, www.thestar.com/news/canada/2022/04/13/town-waiting-on-province-for-rosedale-suspension-bridge-repairs.html
The bridge is still closed. "The town initially hoped to complete repairs over the winter of 2021. However, as the land on the northern shore of the bridge was privately owned, land transfer negotiations were conducted between the Town, Alberta Transportation, and the landowner."
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