The suspension bridge using iron and/or steel as its structural material was a new form of spanning space developed in the nineteenth century. Used for pedestrian, vehicular, canal, and railroad traffic, this new bridge form celebrated the versatility...

A suspension bridge is a type of bridge where the main load-bearing elements are hung from suspension cables. While modern suspension bridges with level decks date from the early 19th century, earlier types are reported from the 3rd century BC. Simple...

TOM TOOLEN, Staff Writer The Record (Bergen County, NJ) 09-27-1995 BRIDGES KEEP PHOTOGRAPHER IN SUSPENSE By TOM TOOLEN, Staff Writer Date: 09-27-1995, Wednesday Section: South Community Section Edition: All Bergen Editions -- 3 Star, 2 Star B, 1 Star Late, 1 Star Early...

Californians open major suspension bridge By JIM WASSERMAN Associated Press Sunday, November 9, 2003 Vallejo, Calif. -- With speeches, parades and a blowtorch, Californians opened the nation's first major suspension bridge since 1973, a 3,400-foot span across the Carquinez Straits 25...

Thousands turned out for opening day festivities Sunday at the new mile-long Tacoma Narrows bridge, the longest suspension bridge to open in the U.S. in more than 40 years.The party started with a 5K run and walk across the bridge, and then State Treasurer Mike...

Thousands turned out for opening day festivities Sunday at the new mile-long Tacoma Narrows bridge, the longest suspension bridge to open in the U.S. in more than 40 years.The party started with a 5K run and walk across the bridge that drew more than 10,000...