This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1868: Wire
New Portland, Maine, USA - Carrabasset River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 69 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1868 |
| Name: | Wire |
| Location: | New Portland, Maine, USA |
| Crossing: | Carrabasset River |
| Coordinates: | 44.890783 N 70.0925 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| References: | BC3, BPL, GBD, LAB, RDH |
| Use: | Vehicular (one-lane) |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2023) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 60.5 meters (198.4 feet) |
Notes:
- BPL says c. 1866. Historic landmark plaque at bridge also says 1866.
- Extensive repairs, 1960.
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