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

1900: Newquay

Newquay, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Bridgemeister ID:800 (added 2003-03-29)
Year Completed:1900
Name:Newquay
Location:Newquay, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Coordinates:50.415743 N 5.082486 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Louis Harper
References:HARPER
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 30.5 meters (100 feet) estimated
Deck width:4 feet

Notes:

  • Douglas Harper notes: "The pylons have been swathed in concrete, presumably for protection against the elements."

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg. Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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