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

1827: Kettenbrücke

Žatec, Czechia - Ohre River
Bridgemeister ID:6182 (added 2021-07-09)
Year Completed:1827
Name:Kettenbrücke
Also Known As:Saaz
Location:Žatec, Czechia
Crossing:Ohre River
Principals:Friedrich Schnirch
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed, c. 1891
Main Cables:Chain (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 59.7 meters (195.9 feet)
Deck width:5.5 meters

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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