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

1904: (footbridge)

Conwy, Wales, United Kingdom - River Conwy
Bridgemeister ID:512 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1904
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Conwy, Wales, United Kingdom
Crossing:River Conwy
Coordinates:53.280346 N 3.823733 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Alfred Thorne
Use:Footbridge
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • This entry refers to the steel suspension footbridge nestled between Telford's suspension bridge and Stephenson's rail bridge. Click the photo to get a better view of this bridge. According to Susan Ellis, Senior Archivist of the Conwy County Borough Council, the bridge was built on the recommendation of John J. Webster who was hired to inspect Telford's suspension bridge in 1902 "following fears about the safety of its condition. He reported back making various recommendation for strengthening the bridge, including that a separate footbridge be constructed."
  • This footbridge was in existence until at least 1957.
  • Next to 1826 Conwy (Conway) - Conwy, Wales, United Kingdom.

Annotated Citations:

  • "Conway Suspension Bridge." The Engineer, 20 May 1904.

    This detailed account of the 1904 reinforcement of Telford's adjacent bridge does not mention the existence of, or building of, an additional footbridge. It does describe adding a cantilevered walkway to one side of Telford's bridge. This walkway was, indeed, built, and can be seen in the linked image on the left side of the older bridge. Thus, it is not entirely clear whether this bridge was actually constructed in 1904 and the work of Alfred Thorne (who was very much associated with the Telford bridge reinforcement project)

Photograph, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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