This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1850: Chain
Aarau, Switzerland - Aare River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 4761 (added 2020-06-28) |
| Year Completed: | 1850 |
| Name: | Chain |
| Also Known As: | Aarau Kettenbrücke |
| Location: | Aarau, Switzerland |
| Crossing: | Aare River |
| Coordinates: | 47.395431 N 8.042028 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | Jean Gaspard Dollfuss |
| References: | AAJ, PTS2 |
| Use: | Vehicular (one-lane) |
| Status: | Replaced, 1949 |
| Main Cables: | Eyebar (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
External Links:
- Kettenbrücke (Aarau) - Wikipedia. Notes bridge was opened for traffic December 28, 1850 and officially inaugurated January 6, 1851.
- Structurae - Structure ID 20043577
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