This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

1836: Horkstow

Horkstow, England, United Kingdom - River Ancholme
Bridgemeister ID:1649 (added 2005-03-19)
Year Completed:1836
Name:Horkstow
Location:Horkstow, England, United Kingdom
Crossing:River Ancholme
Coordinates:53.65842 N 0.52837 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Sir John Rennie
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2013)
Main Cables:Chain (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 40.8 meters (133.75 feet)

Notes:

  • 1835, 1836, and 1844 all sometimes cited as the year of completion.

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Photo by Robert M. Vogel Photo by Dave Cooper Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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