Cassidy Bridge

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Overview

Wire suspension bridge over San Joaquin River on Trail

Location

Madera County, California

Status

Open to pedestrians only

History

Built as a vehicle bridge by WPA in Happy Camp (1933) and shortened and relocated mid-50s; heavily damaged in 1997 flood and rebuilt in 2000

Design

Wire/cable Warren truss suspension

Dimensions

Total length: 150.0 ft.

Approximate latitude, longitude

+37.48282, -119.20762   (decimal degrees)
37°28'58" N, 119°12'27" W   (degrees°minutes'seconds")

Approximate UTM coordinates

11/304810/4150724 (zone/easting/northing)

Inventory number

BH 91112 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

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Update Log 

• November 2, 2020: New photo from Geoff Hubbs

Sources 

• Geoff Hubbs
• Cassidy Suspension Bridge, 1997 & 2000

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