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

1924: (suspension bridge)

Cattle Flat, West Wanaka, Wanaka vicinity, New Zealand - Matukituki River
Bridgemeister ID:715 (added 2003-03-08)
Year Completed:1924
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Cattle Flat, West Wanaka, Wanaka vicinity, New Zealand
Crossing:Matukituki River
Coordinates:44.636005 S 168.992132 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:GAP
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, September 10, 1970
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

  • Papers Past | Newspapers | Press | 12 September 1970 | BRIDGE DOWN. Article dated September 11, 1970: "The single-span suspension bridge across the West Matukituki River, 13 miles from Wanaka, was blown away by gale-force winds yesterday afternoon, cutting the only road access to West Wanaka station, where 10 persons are now isolated."

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