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

1876: Brunner

Brunner, New Zealand - Grey River / Māwheranui
Bridgemeister ID:414 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1876
Name:Brunner
Location:Brunner, New Zealand
Crossing:Grey River / Māwheranui
Coordinates:42.433068 S 171.324420 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:John Carruthers
References:GAP
Use:Vehicular and Rail
Status:Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2017)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • GAP: Collapsed just before opening due to anchor plate failure, rebuilt. Rebuilt again 1925-1926. Towers replaced 1963-1964.
Photo by David Denenberg

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