Sky-N-Sun - Bridge

Our Suspension Bridges

We call them "swingin' bridges" around here to denote a foot bridge as opposed to the big highway bridges. They are generally not big or fancy, just an inexpensive way to cross a wide span. The two most common designs have the walking deck either on top of the two cables, or hung from stringers below the cables. In either case, the decking has the same, or nearly the same droop as the supporting cables.

I invite you on a pictoral history of the bridges here, including the construction of the new one after the Flood of 97.
Then, if you are interested, see some of the design considerations and math that went into the newest bridge.

Our new bridge

Completed in January of 1998, this bridge was actually built from modules designed by my computer program and trucked to the site for assembly. The only on site adjustments were the final cable tension and fitting the stairs to match the terrain. Notice the level decking for the entire 80 foot span, even with 9 inches of snow on it.

Full span view of our latest and greatest bridge

Links about suspension bridges

Suspension Bridge Terminology