This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1854: Morgantown
Morgantown and Westover, West Virginia, USA - Monongahela River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 49 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1854 |
| Name: | Morgantown |
| Also Known As: | Westover |
| Location: | Morgantown and Westover, West Virginia, USA |
| Crossing: | Monongahela River |
| Coordinates: | 39.630806 N 79.960000 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| References: | AAJ, EN19070918, EOV, HBE, PTS2 |
| Use: | Vehicular, with walkway |
| Status: | Replaced, 1909 |
| Main Cables: | Wire (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 185.3 meters (608 feet) |
| Deck width: | 20 feet |
Notes:
- Was still part of Virginia at time of completion.
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