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

1906: Wilford

West Bridgford, Nottingham, England, United Kingdom - River Trent
Bridgemeister ID:1087 (added 2004-01-01)
Year Completed:1906
Name:Wilford
Also Known As:Nottingham, Meadows, Welbeck
Location:West Bridgford, Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Crossing:River Trent
Coordinates:52.933167 N 1.137967 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Pipeline and Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2017)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 68.6 meters (225 feet)
Deck width:12 feet

Notes:

  • Designed primarily to carry water and gas mains, but also carries a wide footpath.
  • Closed, July 2008, after reports of falling debris. In December 2008, Severn Trent Water announced plans to refurbish the bridge in 2009. Bridge was reopened February 12, 2010.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Photo by Dave Cooper Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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