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

1962: Tamar

Devon and Cornwall, England, United Kingdom - Tamar River estuary
Bridgemeister ID:461 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1962
Name:Tamar
Location:Devon and Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Crossing:Tamar River estuary
Coordinates:50.40917 N 4.2033 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Mott, Hay and Anderson
References:AOB, BBR, NTB, WOT
Use:Vehicular (major highway)
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 336.4 meters (1,103.7 feet)
Side Spans:2

Notes:

  • 2001: Major strengthening and widening project completed.
  • 2021: Deck resurfacing project underway including replacement of expansion joints.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

Find bridges within of this bridge's location (N 50.409170 W 4.203300)

Do you have any information or photos about this bridge that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com.


Mail | Facebook | Twitter