Waco Suspension Bridge — Attraction in Waco

Completed in 1869 (That's not a typo. 1869.), the bridge crosses the Brazos River in Waco. A major undertaking at the time due to Waco's remote location, it was considered to be a marvel of engineering. More than 3 million bricks make up the twin double towers. The cables that make up the bridge were brought in by wagons.

The first suspension bridge in Texas, it was built to be wide enough for stagecoaches to pass each other. Or for cattle to cross on one side of the bridge while pedestrians crossed on the other. Yes, as the only bridge over the Brazos, Waco was a critical stop on the Chisholm Trail that was used to drive cattle to the railroads.

There have been no tolls to cross the bridge since 1889. It has been open to vehicles, stagecoaches, and cattle until 1971 when it was reduced to pedestrians and...

Traveling along the I-35 Corridor between DFW and Austin? Waco Suspension Bridge is worth a Stop. Great Shade Tree places for a blanket, a chair or even a bench next to flowered beds. Oh, you can walk along the Brazos River for as far as it takes to burn off that lunch or until your heart is content. Don't forget to stroll across that Old Suspension Bridge. During the Summer weekends at the Suspension Bridge include free jazz concerts on the lawns and a huge 4th of July Extravaganza where the Bridge is pack with party goers! The experience is exuberant! I going again this year and I'm getting there earlier to get a good spot for the big concert and to people watch.

Throughout the year, prom-goers and bridal parties and sweet-15/16ers demand to take their photos there because is just...

One of the oldest suspension bridges in the state. Amazing that 150 years ago they had the technology to build a single span suspension bridge in Texas that has been able to stand the test of time. The bridge is now for walking across only, and when walking on it you can see why. This bridge is an amazing piece of history, but also not safe for small children if not continually supervised. Plenty of places to get hurt or fall off the side of the bridge if you have a toddler that is crazy like mine! Just off the bridge there are several huge statues of longhorns on a cattle drive that are truly amazing. This area was part of the Chisholm trail and many markers explain more about it. All in all a...