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Mile High Swinging Bridge

Completed in: 1952
Location: Grandfather Mountain, near Linville, Avery County, North Carolina, USA
Mile High Swinging Bridge
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Structural Type:
Suspension bridge
Function / usage:
Pedestrian bridge (footbridge)

Persons involved with this structure
Legend: Phase of works
RoleNamePart of structure 
Designer Charles Hartman, Jr.

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RoleNamePart of structure 
Reconfiguration
Design Sutton-Kennerly & Associates
Contractor Taylor & Murphy Construction Company

Technical information
DescriptionValue
Dimensions
  main span 69.5 m
Cost
  cost of construction US$ 15 000

Chronology
2 September 1952
Dedication.
1999
Bridge is completely reconstructed with the exception of the towers. (Costs: US$ 300 000)

Notes & Comments
The term "mile high" refers to the structure's elevation above sea level (5,305 feet).

 
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