Sidaway Bridge

Sidaway Bridge is a pedestrian suspension bridge spanning Kingsbury Run in Cleveland, built with steel towers and cables manufactured by John A. Roebling Sons. The structure measures approximately 680 feet long overall with a central span of about 400 feet and was protected with coating from the local Sherwin-Williams facility.

A wooden structure originally spanned this location from 1909, but was replaced in 1930 by the current steel bridge. Damage during the 1966 Hough riots led to closure and ended regular foot traffic across it.

The bridge connected residents of the Kinsman Road area to everyday gathering places, particularly a popular beer garden in the Polish Jackowo district. It served as a gathering point where neighbors from different communities came together regularly.

The bridge can be approached from either side of Kingsbury Run and the surrounding area is relatively flat and easy to navigate. Visitors should be aware that access may vary depending on current restoration or maintenance work.

The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2022 and remains the only suspension bridge of its type in the entire city. This recognition highlights its importance to Cleveland's industrial infrastructure and engineering legacy.

Location: Cleveland

Inception: 1930

GPS coordinates: 41.47998,-81.64281

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:06