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

1741: Winch

Middleton-in-Teesdale, England, United Kingdom - River Tees
Bridgemeister ID:372 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1741
Name:Winch
Also Known As:Wynch
Location:Middleton-in-Teesdale, England, United Kingdom
Crossing:River Tees
At or Near Feature:Low Force
References:AAJ, BEM, BPL, HBE, PTS2
Use:Footbridge
Main Cables:Chain (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 21.3 meters (70 feet)

Notes:

  • Varying histories of this catwalk-style bridge exist. Some claim it was built 1704, a cable snapped in 1802 killing three people, and it was then rebuilt in 1830 (the present bridge). Others attribute the bridge to 1741 and have the 1802 incident killing "one or two people".
  • Replaced by 1830 Wynch (Winch) - Middleton-in-Teesdale, England, United Kingdom.

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