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

1841: Balloch Ferry

Balloch, Scotland, United Kingdom - River Leven
Bridgemeister ID:5552 (added 2020-12-16)
Year Completed:1841
Name:Balloch Ferry
Location:Balloch, Scotland, United Kingdom
Crossing:River Leven
Coordinates:56.003420 N 4.581826 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Sir James Colquhoun
References:AAJ
Status:Removed, c. 1887
Main Cables:Rod (iron)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 61 meters (200 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 13.7 meters (45 feet)

Notes:

  • Design based on James Dredge's taper principle patent.

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