This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1836: Horkstow
Horkstow, England, United Kingdom - River Ancholme
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1649 (added 2005-03-19) |
| Year Completed: | 1836 |
| Name: | Horkstow |
| Location: | Horkstow, England, United Kingdom |
| Crossing: | River Ancholme |
| Coordinates: | 53.65842 N 0.52837 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | Sir John Rennie |
| References: | AAJ |
| Use: | Vehicular (one-lane) |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2013) |
| Main Cables: | Chain (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 40.8 meters (133.75 feet) |
Notes:
- 1835, 1836, and 1844 all sometimes cited as the year of completion.
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