Waco Suspension Bridge - Waco, TX - Engineering Landmarks on Waymarking.com

This bridge was the longest single span suspension bridge in the world when it was completed in 1870. It has two double cable towers of pink brick (which are now stuccoed) with superimposed arches connecting the two piers of each tower and crossing the road bed. Toll houses and walls terminate both ends of the bridge.

The bridge was designed by engineer Thomas M. Griffith from New York. It has a 475 foot span and the cable and pieces were tooled by the John A. Roebling Company at eastern foundries and shipped to Galveston. They were then sent on part of the way by rail and the rest of the way by ox teams. The twin double-towers that anchor the span contain nearly 3 million bricks, which were produced locally.

Sources for this information include:
Wikipedia: (visit link)
Handbook of Texas Online: (visit link)
Texas Historical Commission Atlas: (visit link)

Location: 101 N University Parks Dr Waco, TX 76701 North of Downtown Waco, connecting Indian Springs Park with M.L.K Jr. Park, which is north of the Brazos. Type of structure/site: Bridge Date of Construction: Completed January 1870 Engineer/Architect/Builder etc.: Thomas M. Griffith Engineering Organization Listing: Other (specify in description) Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Web Site: [Web Link]

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