This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1904: Alexandra
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia - South Esk River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 428 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1904 |
| Name: | Alexandra |
| Also Known As: | Basin |
| Location: | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
| Crossing: | South Esk River |
| At or Near Feature: | First Basin Water, Cataract Gorge Reserve |
| Principals: | C. St John David, Salisbury's Foundry Co. |
| References: | STC |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | Destroyed, 1929 |
| Main Cables: | Wire |
| Suspended Spans: | 3 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 45.7 meters (149.9 feet) |
| Side Spans: | 2 x 10.7 meters (35.1 feet) |
Notes:
- Washed away by flood, 1929.
- Near 1895 Duck Reach - Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.
- Replaced by 1930 Alexandra (Basin) - Launceston, Tasmania, Australia of similar construction.
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