General Information
| Completion: | 2 September 1952 |
|---|---|
| Status: | in use |
Project Type
| Structure: |
Single-span two-tower suspension bridge |
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| Function / usage: |
Pedestrian bridge (footbridge) |
| Material: |
Steel bridge |
| Plan view: |
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Location
| Location: |
Linville, Avery County, North Carolina, USA |
|---|---|
| Location description: |
Grandfather Mountain |
| Coordinates: | 36° 5' 42.09" N 81° 49' 56.14" W |
Technical Information
Dimensions
| main span | 69.5 m |
Cost
| cost of construction | United States dollar 15 000 |
Chronology
| 2 September 1952 | Dedication. |
|---|---|
| 1999 | Bridge is completely reconstructed with the exception of the towers. (Costs: USD 300 000) |
Notes
The term "mile high" refers to the structure's elevation above sea level (5,305 feet).
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20004547 - Published on:
17/08/2002 - Last updated on:
23/01/2024
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