Suspension Bridges of Panama Canal Zone

This is a list of all 2 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory for the country Panama Canal Zone. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.

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1909: Empire

Empire, Panama Canal Zone - Panama Canal
Bridgemeister ID:525 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1909
Name:Empire
Location:Empire, Panama Canal Zone
Crossing:Panama Canal
References:PTS2
Use:Vehicular (one-lane) and Pipeline
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 182.9 meters (600 feet)

Notes:

  • AAJ: Built to carry water and compressed air pipelines during canal construction, but also had a roadway.
Postcard, collection of David Denenberg

(footbridge)

San Pablo, Panama Canal Zone - Chagres River
Bridgemeister ID:8038 (added 2023-12-23)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:San Pablo, Panama Canal Zone
Crossing:Chagres River
Coordinates:9.115583 N 79.779333 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Coordinates indicate the approximate location at the former town of San Pablo. The area was inundated by the formation of Gatun Lake.
Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle


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