This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1833: Norfolk
Shoreham, England, United Kingdom - River Adur
| Bridgemeister ID: | 604 (added 2003-01-12) |
| Year Completed: | 1833 |
| Name: | Norfolk |
| Location: | Shoreham, England, United Kingdom |
| Crossing: | River Adur |
| Principals: | William Tierney Clark |
| References: | AAJ, MOS |
| Use: | Vehicular, with walkway |
| Status: | Replaced, 1923 |
| Main Cables: | Chain (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 3 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 86.6 meters (284 feet) |
| Side Spans: | 2 |
Notes:
- According to MOS, the 284 foot measurement given for this bridge is for the "chord line" of the chains, not the pier-to-pier deck length.
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