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

1901: Riverside Park

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA - White River
Bridgemeister ID:8580 (added 2024-05-18)
Year Completed:1901
Name:Riverside Park
Location:Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Crossing:White River
At or Near Feature:Riverside Park
Coordinates:39.803861 N 86.198278 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Removed, c. 1905-1913
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1

Notes:

  • The northernmost of two suspension bridges constructed in Indianapolis's Riverside Park in 1901.
  • 1904: Damaged by ice jam.
  • 1905: Again damaged by ice jam.
  • Removed at some point prior to 1913. Remnants of the tower piers and anchorages are still present as of the 2020s at this location. Anchorage remnants are clearly visible from the White River boat ramp parking lot.
  • Built as part of same project as 1901 Cold Spring (Riverside Park) - Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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