0
  • DE
  • EN
  • FR
  • International Database and Gallery of Structures

Advertisement

General Information

Beginning of works: 5 June 1929
Completion: 8 December 1929
Status: in use

Project Type

Awards and Distinctions

Location

Location: , , ,
Crosses:
  • Arkansas River
Coordinates: 38° 27' 42" N    105° 19' 30" W
Show coordinates on a map

Technical Information

Dimensions

main span 268.2 m
total length 365.8 m
span lengths 39.6 m - 268.2 m - 57.9 m
number of spans 3
height above valley floor or water 320.95 m

Cost

cost of construction United States dollar 350 000

Materials

cables steel wire
pylons steel
girders steel
deck flooring timber
wind system steel wire

Notes

Rehabilitation consisted of the replacement of the four cable anchorages, replacement of the last 100 feet of each cable end, replacement of all suspender ropes, and installation of a new wind cable system.

This bridge is considered the world's highest suspension bridge at 1053 ft (321 m) above the Arkansas River.

Participants

Design
Initial construction (1929)
Contractor
Rehabilitation
Consulting engineers
Contractor
Suspension system replacement

Relevant Web Sites

Relevant Publications

More publications...
  • About this
    data sheet
  • Structure-ID
    20001403
  • Published on:
    30/03/2001
  • Last updated on:
    09/12/2023
Structurae cooperates with
International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE)
e-mosty Magazine
e-BrIM Magazine