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Bidwell Bar Bridge (original)

Bidwell Bar Bridge (original) at its present location.

Photo taken by Larry Matthews

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Bidwell Bar Bridge (original)

Bidwell Bar Bridge at it's original location (1963)

Photo taken by Larry Matthews

Facts 

Overview
Relocated suspension bridge formerly over Feather River
Location
Butte County, California
Status
Open to pedestrians
History
Built 1856 using materials transported from Troy, NY; closed to traffic in 1954; relocated 1967
Builders
- Jones and Murray
- Starbuck Iron Works (Fabrication)
Dimensions
Total length: 240 ft.
Inventory number
BH 36276 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

Update Log 

  • March 16, 2008: Updated by Larry Matthews
  • February 17, 2008: Added by Larry Matthews

Sources