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

1861: Cúcuta

Cúcuta, North Santander, Colombia - Rio Pamplonita
Bridgemeister ID:8985 (added 2024-12-22)
Year Completed:1861
Name:Cúcuta
Also Known As:San Rafael
Location:Cúcuta, North Santander, Colombia
Crossing:Rio Pamplonita
Coordinates:7.868056 N 72.500778 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire

Notes:

  • Crossed at the location of the present-day Puente San Rafael (Puente Benito Hernández). The suspension bridge was still standing in the 1930s.

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