This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1823: Brighton Pier
Brighton, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom
| Bridgemeister ID: | 376 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1823 |
| Name: | Brighton Pier |
| Location: | Brighton, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom |
| Principals: | Sir Samuel Brown |
| References: | AAJ, BEM, BOB, HBE, MOS, SBR |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | Destroyed, 1896 |
| Main Cables: | Chain (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 4 |
| Main Spans: | 4 x 77.7 meters (255 feet) |
Notes:
- SBR: Severely damaged 1833, 1836. Destroyed by storm 1896.
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