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

1825: Burceña

Barakaldo and Bilbao, Spain
Bridgemeister ID:5690 (added 2021-04-01)
Year Completed:1825
Name:Burceña
Location:Barakaldo and Bilbao, Spain
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed, c. 1870
Main Cables:Chain
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • May have been completed earlier, in 1824.
  • 1835: Damaged during First Carlist War. Later rebuilt.
  • c. 1870: Bridge collapses due to fire damage.

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