Historic Bridges of the U.S.

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Kampeter Bridge

Side view during normal conditions.

Photo supplied by Paul Boudreau

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Kampeter Bridge

Side view during high water.

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Kampeter Bridge

Oblique view during flood.

Photo supplied by Paul Boudreau

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Kampeter Bridge

The bridge is destroyed by flood conditions.

Photo supplied by Paul Boudreau

Overview: Lost wire suspension bridge over Maries River
Location: Maries County, Missouri
Status: Destroyed by flood
History: Built in 1904 or 1909, depending on source material. A local paper on August 2, 1978, in an article entitled
Builder: - Joseph Kampeter
Design: Wire suspension
Dimensions: Total length: 350 ft.
Deck width: 14 ft.
Also called: Kampeter Crossing
Land survey: T. 41 N., R. 10 W., Sec. 30
Inventory number: BH 36444 (Bridgehunter.com ID)