Waco Suspension Bridge - Wikipedia
The Waco Suspension Bridge crosses the Brazos River in Waco, Texas. It is a single-span suspension bridge, with a main span of 475 ft (145 m). Opened on November 20, 1869, [2] it contains nearly 3 million bricks.
Suspension Bridge & Riverwalk Area City of Waco - Waco, Texas
The historic Waco Suspension Bridge was completed in 1870 and remains a legendary icon of downtown Waco. For years, the bridge served as a Chisholm Trail crossing, and at the time of its completion, it was the longest single-span suspension bridge west of the Mississippi.
Waco Suspension Bridge - All You Need to Know BEFORE You …
The Waco Suspension Bridge is the oldest Suspension Bridge still standing in Texas. Built it 1870, it was the first bridge across the Brazos River. This stunning bridge was built with cables supplied from John Roebling's firm, which built the Brooklyn Bridge.
Waco Suspension Bridge
Gateway to Waco: By offering safe passage over the Brazos, the Waco Suspension Bridge facilitated not only casual strolls but also commerce.
Spanning the Brazos: The Waco Suspension Bridge City of Waco
2024年9月13日 · For over 150 years, the Waco Suspension Bridge has stood as one of Waco’s most emblematic landmarks. Once a bustling thoroughfare for horses, cows, wagons, and automobiles, the bridge has evolved into a beloved pedestrian bridge connecting our community across the Brazos River.
Waco Suspension Bridge Rehabilitation Project
The Waco Suspension Bridge Rehabilitation Project was completed in April 2023 and featured replacement of the bridge’s deck and cables, strengthening of its anchors on both banks and repairs to the anchor houses.
Waco Suspension Bridge & Cattle Drive Sculptures
Waco’s Historic Suspension Bridge was the longest single-span suspension bridge west of the Mississippi when it was completed in 1870. The bridge was built with cable supplied by the John Roebling Co., who built the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.
Waco's Historic Suspension Bridge Reopens After Getting a Fix-Up
2023年4月20日 · Built in the late 1860s, the 475-foot bridge opened to horses, wagons, livestock, and foot traffic in 1870. It closed to automobiles and other vehicles 101 years later, and in the fall of 2020, it also closed to foot traffic for an extensive rehabilitation costing …
Waco Suspension Bridge - TSHA
1995年8月1日 · The Waco Suspension Bridge is a 475-foot structure that crosses the Brazos River in downtown Waco. At the time that it was built it was the longest single-span suspension bridge west of the Mississippi River.
Waco Suspension Bridge - HistoricBridges.org
2008年3月1日 · The Waco suspension bridge was the first bridge across the Brazos River and the longest single span suspension bridge in the world when it was built. It was chartered by Waco stockholders November 1, 1866.