Waldo–Hancock Bridge, Suspension bridge in Bucksport, United States
The Waldo-Hancock Bridge stretched 2,040 feet across the Penobscot River with steel towers reaching 206 feet into the sky and a main span of 800 feet.
Built in 1931 at a cost of $846,000, this structure marked the first long-span suspension bridge in Maine and the first permanent crossing downstream from Bangor.
The bridge earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places for its engineering methods, including the implementation of prestressed twisted wire strand cables.
The structure operated as a toll bridge until 1953, when the construction bonds were fully repaid, leading to free passage for all vehicles crossing the Penobscot River.
Engineers implemented innovative cable designs during construction, setting new standards for suspension bridge development in the northeastern United States during the 1930s.
Location: Maine
Inception: 1931
Official opening: November 16, 1931
GPS coordinates: 44.56057,-68.80141
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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