Androscoggin Swinging Bridge
Androscoggin Swinging Bridge, Suspension footbridge in Topsham and Brunswick, Maine, United States
The pedestrian bridge extends 332 feet across the Androscoggin River, featuring steel A-frame towers mounted on concrete abutments and wooden plank decking.
John A. Roebling's Sons company constructed this bridge in 1892 for workers at the Cabot Manufacturing Company, investing 2,000 dollars in the project.
This National Register of Historic Places structure represents the connection between Franco-American cotton mill workers who lived in Topsham Heights and their workplace.
The bridge provides direct access between Topsham and Brunswick for pedestrians and cyclists, with parking areas and walking trails on both sides.
The steel cables supporting the wooden deck allow natural movement during crossing, creating a characteristic swinging motion that gives the bridge its name.
Location: Topsham
Location: Brunswick
Inception: 1892
GPS coordinates: 43.91833,-69.97389
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:30
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