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19 suspension bridges were found for search criteria: james dredge. All 19 bridges from the search results appear below. Click the Bridgemeister ID number to isolate the bridge on its own page. If you don't see what you were looking for, try searching these keywords separately: james (50 results), dredge (23). Or try an image search with the same criteria: james dredge. This will find the bridge if it is pictured on the site, but is not a catenary suspension bridge.
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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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1841: Balloch Ferry
Balloch, Scotland, United Kingdom - River Leven
| Bridgemeister ID: | 5552 (added 2020-12-16) |
| Year Completed: | 1841 |
| Name: | Balloch Ferry |
| Location: | Balloch, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Crossing: | River Leven |
| Coordinates: | 56.003420 N 4.581826 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | Sir James Colquhoun |
| References: | AAJ |
| Status: | Removed, c. 1887 |
| Main Cables: | Rod (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 3 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 61 meters (200 feet) |
| Side Spans: | 2 x 13.7 meters (45 feet) |
Notes:
- Design based on James Dredge's taper principle patent.
1842: (footbridge)
London, England, United Kingdom - Regent's Canal
| Bridgemeister ID: | 5088 (added 2020-09-04) |
| Year Completed: | 1842 |
| Name: | (footbridge) |
| Location: | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Crossing: | Regent's Canal |
| At or Near Feature: | Regent's Park |
| Principals: | James Dredge |
| References: | AAJ |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | Removed |
| Main Cables: | Rod (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 22.9 meters (75 feet) |
Notes:
- Built as part of same project as 1842 (footbridge) - London, England, United Kingdom.
- Built as part of same project as 1842 (footbridge) - London, England, United Kingdom.
- Built as part of same project as 1842 (footbridge) - London, England, United Kingdom.
- Built as part of same project as 1842 (footbridge) - London, England, United Kingdom.
1842: (footbridge)
London, England, United Kingdom - Regent's Canal
| Bridgemeister ID: | 5089 (added 2020-09-04) |
| Year Completed: | 1842 |
| Name: | (footbridge) |
| Location: | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Crossing: | Regent's Canal |
| At or Near Feature: | Regent's Park |
| Principals: | James Dredge |
| References: | AAJ |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | Removed |
| Main Cables: | Rod (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 22.9 meters (75 feet) |
Notes:
- Built as part of same project as 1842 (footbridge) - London, England, United Kingdom.
- Built as part of same project as 1842 (footbridge) - London, England, United Kingdom.
- Built as part of same project as 1842 (footbridge) - London, England, United Kingdom.
- Built as part of same project as 1842 (footbridge) - London, England, United Kingdom.
1842: (footbridge)
London, England, United Kingdom
| Bridgemeister ID: | 5090 (added 2020-09-04) |
| Year Completed: | 1842 |
| Name: | (footbridge) |
| Location: | London, England, United Kingdom |
| At or Near Feature: | Regent's Park |
| Principals: | James Dredge |
| References: | AAJ |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | Removed |
| Main Cables: | Rod (iron) |
| Main Span: | 1 x 45.7 meters (150 feet) |
Notes:
- Built as part of same project as 1842 (footbridge) - London, England, United Kingdom.
- Built as part of same project as 1842 (footbridge) - London, England, United Kingdom.
- Built as part of same project as 1842 (footbridge) - London, England, United Kingdom.
- Built as part of same project as 1842 (footbridge) - London, England, United Kingdom.
1842: (footbridge)
London, England, United Kingdom
| Bridgemeister ID: | 5091 (added 2020-09-04) |
| Year Completed: | 1842 |
| Name: | (footbridge) |
| Location: | London, England, United Kingdom |
| At or Near Feature: | Regent's Park |
| Principals: | James Dredge |
| References: | AAJ |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | Removed |
| Main Cables: | Rod (iron) |
Notes:
- Built as part of same project as 1842 (footbridge) - London, England, United Kingdom.
- Built as part of same project as 1842 (footbridge) - London, England, United Kingdom.
- Built as part of same project as 1842 (footbridge) - London, England, United Kingdom.
- Built as part of same project as 1842 (footbridge) - London, England, United Kingdom.
1842: (footbridge)
London, England, United Kingdom
| Bridgemeister ID: | 5092 (added 2020-09-04) |
| Year Completed: | 1842 |
| Name: | (footbridge) |
| Location: | London, England, United Kingdom |
| At or Near Feature: | Regent's Park |
| Principals: | James Dredge |
| References: | AAJ |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | Removed |
| Main Cables: | Rod (iron) |
Notes:
- Built as part of same project as 1842 (footbridge) - London, England, United Kingdom.
- Built as part of same project as 1842 (footbridge) - London, England, United Kingdom.
- Built as part of same project as 1842 (footbridge) - London, England, United Kingdom.
- Built as part of same project as 1842 (footbridge) - London, England, United Kingdom.
1842: (suspension bridge)
Frome, England, United Kingdom - River Frome
| Bridgemeister ID: | 4062 (added 2020-03-30) |
| Year Completed: | 1842 |
| Name: | (suspension bridge) |
| Location: | Frome, England, United Kingdom |
| Crossing: | River Frome |
| Principals: | James Dredge |
| References: | AAJ |
| Status: | Removed |
1842: Wraysbury
Wraysbury, England, United Kingdom
| Bridgemeister ID: | 4835 (added 2020-07-10) |
| Year Completed: | 1842 |
| Name: | Wraysbury |
| Location: | Wraysbury, England, United Kingdom |
| Principals: | James Dredge |
| References: | AAJ |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Removed |
| Main Cables: | Rod (iron) |
| Main Span: | 1 x 30.5 meters (100 feet) |
1845: (footbridge)
Caledon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom - River Blackwater
| Bridgemeister ID: | 2424 (added 2008-03-12) |
| Year Completed: | 1845 |
| Name: | (footbridge) |
| Location: | Caledon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Crossing: | River Blackwater |
| Coordinates: | 54.34608 N 6.83276 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | James Dredge |
| References: | AAJ |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | Extant (last checked: 2021) |
| Main Cables: | Rod (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 22.6 meters (74 feet) |
Notes:
- This distinctly Dredge bridge is currently sitting atop modern concrete piers.
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1845: Ballievey
Banbridge, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom - River Bann
| Bridgemeister ID: | 2172 (added 2007-01-13) |
| Year Completed: | 1845 |
| Name: | Ballievey |
| Also Known As: | Ballievy |
| Location: | Banbridge, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Crossing: | River Bann |
| Coordinates: | 54.341862 N 6.219803 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | James Dredge |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Collapsed, September 12, 1988 |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 22 meters (72.3 feet) |
Notes:
- Collapsed, September 12, 1988, under weight of truck that exceeded the posted weight limit.
1847: Moyola Park
Castledawson, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom - Moyola River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 3888 (added 2020-03-13) |
| Year Completed: | 1847 |
| Name: | Moyola Park |
| Location: | Castledawson, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Crossing: | Moyola River |
| Coordinates: | 54.781235 N 6.560394 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | James Dredge |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use |
| Main Cables: | Rod (iron) |
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1848: Shadwell
Shadwell, England, United Kingdom
| Bridgemeister ID: | 5641 (added 2020-12-30) |
| Year Completed: | 1848 |
| Name: | Shadwell |
| Location: | Shadwell, England, United Kingdom |
| At or Near Feature: | Ropery Grounds at Sun Tavern Fields |
| Principals: | William Dredge |
| References: | AAJ |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | Removed |
| Main Cables: | Rod (iron) |
Notes:
- William Dredge was the son of James Dredge known for his "taper principle" bridge design. Based on the description of the Shadwell bridge (in the sources cited by Jakkula), it is unclear if this Shadwell bridge followed Williams' father's design. 1848 is assumed as the year of completion based on the October 7, 1848 Mechanics' Magazine article cited by Jakkula which starts "A foot-suspension bridge has just been erected..."
1849: Lochy
Inverlochy, Fort William vicinity, Scotland, United Kingdom - River Lochy
| Bridgemeister ID: | 6209 (added 2021-07-16) |
| Year Completed: | 1849 |
| Name: | Lochy |
| Also Known As: | Lochybridge, Victoria |
| Location: | Inverlochy, Fort William vicinity, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Crossing: | River Lochy |
| Coordinates: | 56.835137 N 5.076679 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | James Dredge |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Removed |
| Main Cables: | Rod (iron) |
| Main Span: | 1 |
Notes:
- 1928: Deck replaced. The aging suspension system was bypassed and the new deck supported by additional piers.
- Similar to 1854 Oich (Aberchalder) - Invergarry vicinity, Scotland, United Kingdom.
1853: General's Well
Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom - River Ness
| Bridgemeister ID: | 406 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1853 |
| Name: | General's Well |
| Location: | Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Crossing: | River Ness |
| At or Near Feature: | Ness Islands |
| Coordinates: | 57.460944 N 4.237166 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | James Dredge |
| References: | HBR |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2014) |
| Main Cables: | Rod (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 3 |
| Main Span: | 1 |
| Side Spans: | 2 |
Notes:
- Relocated to a nearby park (Whin Park) where it carries a miniature railway, 1988. The coordinates listed here are for that later (miniature railway park) location.
- Companion to 1853 Island Bank Road - Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- See 1988 (footbridge) - Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- See 1988 (footbridge) - Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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1853: Island Bank Road
Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom - River Ness
| Bridgemeister ID: | 904 (added 2003-10-11) |
| Year Completed: | 1853 |
| Name: | Island Bank Road |
| Location: | Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Crossing: | River Ness |
| At or Near Feature: | Ness Islands |
| Principals: | James Dredge |
| References: | HBR |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | Removed |
Notes:
- Companion to 1853 General's Well - Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- See 1988 (footbridge) - Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- See 1988 (footbridge) - Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom.
1854: Oich
Invergarry vicinity, Scotland, United Kingdom - River Oich
| Bridgemeister ID: | 403 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1854 |
| Name: | Oich |
| Also Known As: | Aberchalder |
| Location: | Invergarry vicinity, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Crossing: | River Oich |
| Coordinates: | 57.093377 N 4.745271 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | James Dredge |
| References: | BC3, HBR |
| Use: | Vehicular (one-lane) |
| Status: | Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2014) |
| Main Cables: | Rod (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Notes:
- Restored and re-opened, late 1990's.
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(suspension bridge)
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
| Bridgemeister ID: | 7931 (added 2023-10-22) |
| Name: | (suspension bridge) |
| Location: | Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Main Cables: | Rod (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Notes:
- James Dredge patent bridge.
Valparaiso Pier
Valparaiso, Chile
| Bridgemeister ID: | 6420 (added 2021-07-31) |
| Name: | Valparaiso Pier |
| Location: | Valparaiso, Chile |
| Principals: | Charles D. Young and Co., Frederick W. Etheredge |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | Destroyed, March, 1856 |
| Main Cables: | Rod (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 3 |
| Main Span: | 1 |
| Side Spans: | 2 |
Notes:
- Suspension pier based on James Dredge's patent.
- A large illustration of a suspension pier built based on Dredge's patent appears in Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue of Machinery, Implements, Tools, Manufactured Articles, Raw Materials, etc.… published by Charles D. Young & Co. in the 1850s.
Annotated Citations:
- Lloyd, William. A Railway Pioneer Notes by a Civil Engineer in Europe and America from 1838 to 1888. London, Baines and Scarsbrook, 1900.
Mentions "In March of the same year [1856], a disastrous gale at Valparaiso drove several ships on shore, destroying a large iron suspension pier, erected by one of my Directors". This is very likely referring to the Dredge patent pier.