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

1914: (suspension bridge)

Mangaweka vicinity, New Zealand - Rangitikei River
Bridgemeister ID:697 (added 2003-03-08)
Year Completed:1914
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Mangaweka vicinity, New Zealand
Crossing:Rangitikei River
At or Near Feature:'Meeting of the Waters'
Coordinates:39.754594 S 175.835543 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:S.A.R. Mair
References:GAP
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Only towers remain, since 1961 (last checked: 2017)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • GAP: Located at junction of Rangitikei and Hautapu rivers. Replaced, 1961, but original towers remain at the site as of 2017.
Photo by David Denenberg

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