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

1944: Fossum

Askim and Spydeberg, Østfold, Norway - Glomma
Bridgemeister ID:3932 (added 2020-03-20)
Year Completed:1944
Name:Fossum
Location:Askim and Spydeberg, Østfold, Norway
Crossing:Glomma
Coordinates:59.60155 N 11.09936 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, kart.1881.no, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed (last checked: 1965)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 84 meters (275.6 feet)

Notes:

  • Built as a temporary replacement for the 1856 two-span wood Fossum bridge damaged during 1940 hostilities. The suspension bridge was built directly over the 1856 bridge resulting in an odd appearance with minimal clearance between the two bridges.
  • Replaced by 1961 Fossum - Askim and Spydeberg, Østfold, Norway.
Scan of a color slide, collection of David Denenberg

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