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Bell Island Bridge

Benton County, Missouri

Facts 

Overview
Lost suspension bridge over Osage River on Charlie Bell's farm
Location
Benton County, Missouri
Status
No longer exists
History
Built 1899 for $1,000
Design
Wire suspension
Dimensions
Total length: 280.0 ft.
Land survey
T. 40 N., R. 20 W., Sec. 15
Inventory number
BH 20846 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

Categories 

19th Century (8,397)
Benton County, Missouri (42)
Built 1899 (431)
Built during 1890s (3,195)
Missouri (6,563)
Osage River (30)
Suspension (790)
Total length 250-500 feet (5,511)

Update Log 

  • December 14, 2006: Added info from Darrin Williams

Sources 

  • Darrin Williams - DWilliams [at] Watlow [dot] com

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