This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1836: Victoria
Bath, England, United Kingdom - River Avon
| Bridgemeister ID: | 397 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1836 |
| Name: | Victoria |
| Location: | Bath, England, United Kingdom |
| Crossing: | River Avon |
| Coordinates: | 51.38350 N 2.37327 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | James Dredge |
| References: | AAJ |
| Use: | Vehicular (one-lane) |
| Status: | Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Eyebar (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 45.7 meters (150 feet) |
| Deck width: | 18 feet |
Notes:
- Dredge patent bridge.
- Closed in 2010 due to safety concerns. Scheduled to be largely rebuilt as a replica, starting April 2013 to be completed April 2014. Temporary truss installed through the bridge to permit traffic during the refurbishment. Reopened January 2015.
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