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

1880: Kawarau Gorge

Kawarau Gorge, Central Otago, New Zealand - Kawarau River Gorge
Bridgemeister ID:667 (added 2003-03-08)
Year Completed:1880
Name:Kawarau Gorge
Location:Kawarau Gorge, Central Otago, New Zealand
Crossing:Kawarau River Gorge
Coordinates:45.008882 S 168.899938 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:H.P. Higginson, A.R.W Fulton, W.C. Edwards
References:AAJ, GAP
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2017)
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 91.4 meters (300 feet)

Notes:

  • Appears to now be used solely as a bungee-jumping platform.

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Photo by Eileen O'Grady Photo by David Denenberg

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