Waco Suspension Bridge
The Waco Suspension Bridge crosses the Brazos River in Waco, Texas. The bridge once functioned as a key route for travelers following the Chisholm Trail, and when it debuted, no other single-span suspension bridge west of the Mississippi River exceeded its length.
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Baylor University and Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum.
Baylor University
University
Baylor University is a private Baptist research university in Waco, Texas, United States. Baylor University is situated 1¼ miles southeast of Waco Suspension Bridge.
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
Museum
McLane Stadium
Stadium
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Waco and Bellmead.
Bellmead
Village
Beverly Hills
Village
Beverly Hills is an enclave city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. Beverly Hills is situated 3 miles southwest of Waco Suspension Bridge.
Waco Suspension Bridge
- Type: Bridge
- Description: structure in Waco, McLennan County, Texas
- Categories: suspension bridge, historic site, and transport
- Location: McLennan, Texas, United States, North America
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Latitude
31.56122° or 31° 33′ 40″ north
Longitude
-97.12716° or 97° 7′ 38″ west
Elevation
390 feet (119 metres)
Established
1869
Open location code
8634HV6F+F4
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=bridge
OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=bridge
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In Other Languages
“Waco Suspension Bridge” goes by many names.
- German: “Waco Suspension Bridge”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Waco Junction and East Waco.
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Places to explore: MLK Lookout and Jacob De Cordova.
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