Little Niangua Suspension Bridge
The Little Niangua Suspension Bridge is a Little Niangua River crossing in Camden County, Missouri on Route J. It is a two lane heavy vehicle bridge.
Little Niangua Suspension Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 38°03′55″N 92°54′34″W |
| Carries | Route J |
| Crosses | Little Niangua River |
| Locale | Camden County, Missouri |
| Characteristics | |
| Width | 20 Feet |
| Longest span | 225 Feet |
| History | |
| Constructed by | Clinton Bridge Company |
| Opened | 1933 |
| Location | |
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History
The bridge was constructed in 1933 by the Clinton Bridge Company. It was designed as a self-anchored bridge.
Status of bridge
The bridge is not use anymore. It was closed in October 2007 for much needed repairs. These repairs included fixing movement underneath the deck. In 2019, a new bridge was built to bypass the old bridge. The old bridge remains standing since locals lobbied to not have it demolished.
Bridge Measurements
- Main Span- 225 Feet
- Side Spans- 112 Feet
- Deck Width- 20 Feet
References
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