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

1880: Burnhervie

Burnhervie, Inverurie vicinity, Scotland, United Kingdom - River Don
Bridgemeister ID:2174 (added 2007-01-13)
Year Completed:1880
Name:Burnhervie
Location:Burnhervie, Inverurie vicinity, Scotland, United Kingdom
Crossing:River Don
Coordinates:57.261024 N 2.440063 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Harper & Co.
References:HARPER
Use:Footbridge
Status:Collapsed, 1979
Main Cables:Wire
Main Span:1 x 30.5 meters (100 feet)

Notes:

  • Completed c. 1880. Douglas Harper writes: "The original bridge was built by Harper & Co, Aberdeen, around 1880 and its timber pylons were replaced with cast iron ones. In 1979 when overloaded during a raft race a bank stay cable failed and a major rebuild was undertaken by the local authority. This version was similar to its predecessor but was repalced in 2005 by a cable stayed bridge."
  • Replaced by 1980 Shakin - Burnhervie, Inverurie vicinity, Scotland, United Kingdom.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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