This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1940: Karangarua River
West Coast, New Zealand - Karangarua River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 765 (added 2003-03-08) |
| Year Completed: | 1940 |
| Name: | Karangarua River |
| Location: | West Coast, New Zealand |
| Crossing: | Karangarua River |
| Coordinates: | 43.575031 S 169.805960 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| References: | GAP |
| Use: | Vehicular (one-lane) |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 130 meters (426.5 feet) |
| Deck width: | 4.29 meters |
Notes:
- Several suspenders snapped during violent windstorm, April 17, 2004. Repaired and reopened with a few days.
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