Notes:

• Towers replaced, at some point. Unclear how much of the present-day (2020) bridge is original.

External Links:

• Feugh Lodge | Harper Bridges

External Links:

• Trentham | Harper Bridges

Notes:

• Replaced, but elements of the suspension bridge were retained in the new structure which is now (2020) boarded up.
• Built as part of same project as 1894 (footbridge) - Grimsby, England, United Kingdom.
• Built as part of same project as 1894 (footbridge) - Grimsby, England, United Kingdom.

Notes:

• Coordinates are for likely location of this bridge, since replaced.
• Built as part of same project as 1894 (footbridge) - Grimsby, England, United Kingdom.
• Built as part of same project as 1894 (footbridge) - Grimsby, England, United Kingdom.

Notes:

• Coordinates are for likely location of this bridge, since replaced.
• Built as part of same project as 1894 (footbridge) - Grimsby, England, United Kingdom.
• Built as part of same project as 1894 (footbridge) - Grimsby, England, United Kingdom.

Notes:

• Replaced 1881 Cromdale - Cromdale, Scotland, United Kingdom.

External Links:

• fulking.net - The Aerial Cableway 1894-1909

Notes:

• HARPER: 1895. Previously had 1898.

External Links:

• Sellack | Harper Bridges

Notes:

• Destroyed by flood, 1936.
• Replaced by (footbridge) - Addingham, England, United Kingdom.

Notes:

• Restored early 1990s, but has since fallen into disrepair and is closed. Unusual main "cables" appear to be steel rods or some kind of segmented rigid steel members.

Notes:

• 2021, October 28: Destroyed by flood.

External Links:

• Brinkburn Footbridge -

Notes:

• Replaced by 1946 Doveridge - Doveridge, England, United Kingdom.

External Links:

• Doveridge | Harper Bridges

External Links:

• Keswick | Harper Bridges

Notes:

• Douglas Harper notes: "The pylons have been swathed in concrete, presumably for protection against the elements."

External Links:

• Newquay | Harper Bridges

Notes:

• Closed, 2011. Sign posted at the bridge in 2011 stated "No pedestrians beyond this point. Footbridge Closed. Imminent Danger of Collapse."
• Most news stories on the bridge's condition state it was closed continuously, due to deteriorating conditions, from 2011 through 2015, but this was not entirely accurate. The bridge was open in August 2014, but restricted to two people at a time (see accompanying photo sets). Closed again, sometime soon after. Contract awarded for refurbishment, April 2015.

Notes:

• 2014-2015: Gobbins Cliff Path restored to its original condition, including replacement of the suspension bridge.
• Replaced by 2015 Gobbins - Whitehead vicinity, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Notes:

• This entry refers to the steel suspension footbridge nestled between Telford's suspension bridge and Stephenson's rail bridge. Click the photo to get a better view of this bridge. According to Susan Ellis, Senior Archivist of the Conwy County Borough Council, the bridge was built on the recommendation of John J. Webster who was hired to inspect Telford's suspension bridge in 1902 "following fears about the safety of its condition. He reported back making various recommendation for strengthening the bridge, including that a separate footbridge be constructed."
• This footbridge was in existence until at least 1957.
• Next to 1826 Conwy (Conway) - Conwy, Wales, United Kingdom.

Annotated Citations:

• "Conway Suspension Bridge." The Engineer, 20 May 1904.
  

  This detailed account of the 1904 reinforcement of Telford's adjacent bridge does not mention the existence of, or building of, an additional footbridge. It does describe adding a cantilevered walkway to one side of Telford's bridge. This walkway was, indeed, built, and can be seen in the linked image on the left side of the older bridge. Thus, it is not entirely clear whether this bridge was actually constructed in 1904 and the work of Alfred Thorne (who was very much associated with the Telford bridge reinforcement project)

Notes:

• Renovated, 1973. Refurbished, 2004.

Notes:

• Rebuilt twice.

External Links:

• The Happy Pontist: Welsh Bridges: 9. Elan Village Suspension Bridge

Notes:

• Capable of carrying light vehicular traffic.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20035288

Notes:

• 1988: Refurbished (HBR)
• 2015, December: Damaged by the River Dee flood caused by Storm Frank. Closed indefinitely. Repairs expected to start in 2020.
• 2020, August 31: Repairs underway, expected to be completed in approximately 16 weeks.
• 2020, December: Storm Frank repairs now expected to be completed in January 2021.
• 2021, January: Completion of repairs delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic "stay at home" recommendations.
• 2021, April 1: Repairs completed, bridge reopened.

External Links:

• Cambus O' May | Harper Bridges
• The Happy Pontist: Scottish Bridges: 20. Cambus O'May Footbridge
• The Happy Pontist: Scottish Bridges: 43. Cambus O' May Bridge (revisited)
• The Happy Pontist: Scottish Bridges: 55. Cambus O'May Bridge (after the flood)
• Structurae - Structure ID 20019638

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20019637

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20002352

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20002345

Notes:

• Designed primarily to carry water and gas mains, but also carries a wide footpath.
• Closed, July 2008, after reports of falling debris. In December 2008, Severn Trent Water announced plans to refurbish the bridge in 2009. Bridge was reopened February 12, 2010.

External Links:

• Wilford Suspension Bridge - Wikipedia

Notes:

• Coordinates are for the current location of the bridge. It was moved there (from its original location where Romney Road meets the River Kent in Kendal) in the 1990s. A sign at the current (2011) bridge says: "The bridge was erected in 1993 on the initiative of Kendal Civic Society. It incorporates part of the structure of the former Romeny Footbridge erected in 1907..."

Notes:

• 2015: Refurbished and reopened after having been closed for several years.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20030070

Notes:

• Although the current (as of 2021) Dryburgh Abbey bridge is often attributed to 1872, it more closely resembles bridges built starting in the 1890s.
• Replaced 1872 Dryburgh Abbey - Dryburgh and St. Boswells, Scotland, United Kingdom.
• Near Mertoun Estate - Mertoun, Scotland, United Kingdom.

External Links:

• The Happy Pontist: Scottish Bridges: 15. Dryburgh Abbey Footbridge
• Structurae - Structure ID 20016083

Notes:

• Plaques posted at the bridge indicate major refurbishments in 1982 and 2001.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20071786

External Links:

• The Happy Pontist: Welsh Bridges: 13. Llandeilo Suspension Bridge

Notes:

• Destroyed by flood, rebuilt in 2002.

External Links:

• Reeth Swing Bridge | Swaledale history

External Links:

• The Happy Pontist: Welsh Bridges: 11. Llanstephan Bridge

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20035271

Notes:

• Replaced 1852 Queens Park - Chester and Handbridge, England, United Kingdom.

External Links:

• Chesterwiki - Suspension Bridge. Interesting details about the bridge.

Notes:

• Large temporary bridge built to carry traffic across the reservoir while work was underway to raise Burrator Dam. Possibly completed 1925.

External Links:

• The Happy Pontist - Scottish Bridges: 48. Garbh Allt Shiel Bridge
• Structurae - Structure ID 20021615

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20035256

Notes:

• Crosses both River Dee and Llangollen Canal
• A thorough report on these bridges was published in 2010 by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales (RCAHMW), Chain Bridge, Llantysilio, Denbighshire. The Pickering bridge (built 1817, according to the report) was contructed with the deck laid on the chains. This bridge was removed in 1870 but appears not to have been replaced until at least 1876. The new bridge, not simply refurbished, was constructed with the deck supported by the chains underneath, but in an "underspanned" fashion with small pillars resting on the chains, supporting a level deck. This bridge was destroyed by flood on Feb. 16, 1928. The report also investigates whether the chains of the current (1929) bridge are the original chains from the 1817 Pickering bridge and concludes there is evidence "supporting the hypothesis that the chains we see on the bridge today are same as those put on the bridge in 1817" and adds "If the present chains are the originals, there is little reason to doubt that they are the oldest suspension bridge chains in the western world."
• 2015: Underwent major restoration and reopened.

External Links:

• Chainbridge Hotel. The bridge is situated next to the hotel. Their web site notes the original "chain bridge" at this location was built in 1814 by Exuperious Pickering and was refurbished in 1870 and rebuilt in 1929.
• Structurae - Structure ID 20074318

Notes:

• 2021, December: Closed due to deteriorating condition. Repairs expected to start in April 2022.
• 2023, February: Still closed. May be replaced.

Annotated Citations:

• Evans, Hari. "Near century old Snowdonia wobbly bridge that's rotting away and may soon be replaced." North Wales Live, 9 Feb. 2023, https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/near-century-old-snowdonia-wobbly-26198160.
  

  "The suspension bridge used to be renowned for its wobbly midpoint and was a key shortcut across the River Conwy for locals and tourists. However, structural reviews conducted last year found that virtually the entire bridge would need to be refurbished, with the entire timber deck as well as other parts replaced completely."

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20070668

Notes:

• Refurbished, 2001.

Notes:

• 2023, September: The bridge is scheduled to reopen following repairs.

Annotated Citations:

• Cork, Tristan. "Key footbridge connecting South Bristol to city centre to close for months." Bristol Post, 9 Dec. 2021, https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/key-footbridge-connecting-south-bristol-6326291.
  

  Bridge is undergoing some repairs in late December 2021, but is still open. Expected to be closed January-March 2022 for more extensive repairs.

• Woolerton, Betty. "Gaol Ferry Bridge likely to be closed for another three months." Bristol 24/7, 24 Feb. 2023, https://www.bristol247.com/news-and-features/news/gaol-ferry-bridge-likely-to-be-closed-for-another-three-months/.
  

  "A discovery of 'paper thin' steel work on Gaol Ferry Bridge has been cited as the reason for the extension of its closure by an unprecedented extra three months… Now, the council’s cabinet member for transport has apologised after contractors Griffiths have found 'the bridge is in a worse condition than we had thought.'"

External Links:

• Date for Gaol Ferry bridge closure in Bristol announced - BBC News. The bridge will be closed for 6-9 months from August 2022 for restoration.
• Structurae - Structure ID 20082369

Notes:

• Dismantled during construction of the Errwood Reservoir.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20013299

Notes:

• Replaced 1858 Chelsea (Victoria) - London, England, United Kingdom.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20001672

Notes:

• 2021, January: Experienced severe flooding due to Storm Christoph.
• Replaced 1898 Doveridge - Doveridge, England, United Kingdom.

Notes:

• Damaged by flood and subsequently closed, December 2015.
• Replaced with a non-suspension bridge, April 2019.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20035246

Notes:

• Allan Agate writes: "I was the Project Engineer for this footbridge and can therefore confirm it was designed and built by David Rowell Ltd and almost certainly the last suspension bridge they built. It was a hybrid of earlier bridges making use of new bolted hot rolled sections instead of riveted composite tower construction. The date was about 1962/3." I am not sure of the provenance of the 1958 date associated with this bridge and I don't have reason to question Mr. Agate's recollection of the bridge completed a few years later.

Notes:

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

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20000931

Notes:

• December 4, 2015: Closed to all traffic because of structural issues. Reopened for lighter traffic, December 23, 2015. Fully reopened February 20, 2016.
• September 5, 2017: All traffic diverted to newly-opened nearby Queensferry Crossing. Closed completely for repairs. Reopened February 1, 2018 but restricted to public transportation (buses and taxis), pedestrians, and cyclists.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20000300

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20000067

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20035249

Notes:

• Replaced by a cable-stayed bridge, 2005.
• Replaced 1880 Burnhervie - Burnhervie, Inverurie vicinity, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Notes:

• Became longest suspension bridge by eclipsing 1964 Verrazzano Narrows (Verrazano Narrows) - Brooklyn and Staten Island, New York, USA.
• Eclipsed by new longest suspension bridge 1998 Akashi Kaikyo (明石海峡大橋) - Maiko, Tarumi-ward, Kobe and Matsuho, Awaji Island, Hyogo, Japan.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20000290

Notes:

• This is not the popular wire rope crossing at Glen Nevis which is literally three ropes -- two to hold onto and one to walk on. Instead, this listing is a traditional suspension footbridge just north of Glen Nevis.
• Don McGillivray worked on this bridge and sent information about its construction.

  "The Suspension bridge was principally built by five Royal Engineers from 15 Field Support Squadron Royal Engineers in the summer of 1982. They were Sapper Terry Bradley (Metal workworker) Sapper Paul Brookes (Draughtsman), Sapper Ian Duggan (Surveyor), Sapper Taff Green (Draughtsman) Sapper Don McGillivray (Blacksmith).

  "The pier footings and anchorages were excavated by hand as the plant machines were being used on another project at Caol and upriver at the priority bridge opposite the YMCA.The Accrow shuttering and Re-bar was humped and Concrete was pumped across the river over a series of aluminium Mk4 assualt boats. Once the concrete cured, the steel work, provided by Highland Engineering was manhandled across the river using the same boats. The steel uprights and main cable were raised and positioned using a block and tackle from a wooden Gyn. The main cables were anchored on the east bank and were tensioned on the west bank using two tirfor winches. The hangers and stringers were strung out from the west bank in a series like stepping stones until the decking could be positioned.

  "The Bridge took five weeks start to finish the best part of the build was the weather which was hot and as we were constantly dropping tools etc. in the river, you had to jump in after it. We later moved up to finish the two span through deck bridge at the YMCA. This bridge replaced an old narrow bridge that used to be a part of a WW2 Mulberry Harbour section."

Notes:

• One of two footbridges in the Ness Islands near the locations of the two 1853 Ness Islands bridges. This one has towers that are more in the river than the other 1988 bridge.
• Near 1988 (footbridge) - Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom.
• See 1853 General's Well - Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom.
• See 1853 Island Bank Road - Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20015976

Notes:

• One of two footbridges in the Ness Islands near the locations of the two 1853 Ness Islands bridges. This one has towers set back from the river.
• Near 1988 (footbridge) - Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom.
• See 1853 General's Well - Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom.
• See 1853 Island Bank Road - Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20015975

Notes:

• This is a distinct footbridge from the nearby Trews Weir (New Cricklepit) bridge.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20013301

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20000603

Notes:

• Unconventional design with swept-back towers. Wide deck, intended to carry pedestrians, cyclists, and horses.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20001347

Notes:

• Sign at bridge notes it was officially opened March 21, 2003.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20049184

Notes:

• Replaced 1902 Gobbins - Whitehead vicinity, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Notes:

• Near Victoria (Penny, Aberlour) - Charlestown of Aberlour and Wester Elchies, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Notes:

• Replaced 1897 (footbridge) - Addingham, England, United Kingdom.

Notes:

• Appears to have been largely destroyed at some point in the 2019-2021 time frame.

Notes:

• Sign at bridge reads: "Reconstructed by the Territorial Army in 1975."
• Replaced, likely in 2014.
• Replaced by (footbridge) - Contin vicinity, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Notes:

• Replaced (footbridge) - Contin vicinity, Scotland, United Kingdom. Likely erected in 2014.

Notes:

• Likely removed. Exact location unknown but appears to have been in the vicinity of Danaglar Castle.

Notes:

• Very short footbridge.
• Near Milton - Dunbeath, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Notes:

• Similar to Gott's - Burley and Armley, England, United Kingdom.

Notes:

• Removed at some point in the 2011-2021 time frame and replaced with a non-suspension bridge.

Notes:

• HARPER: Likely constructed in 1870s.
• Coordinates indicate likely approximate former location of the bridge.

External Links:

• Holme | Harper Bridges

Notes:

• Likely built in 1960s or 1970s.