This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1845: Hungerford
London, England, United Kingdom - River Thames
| Bridgemeister ID: | 400 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1845 |
| Name: | Hungerford |
| Location: | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Crossing: | River Thames |
| Principals: | Isambard K. Brunel |
| References: | BBR, BEM, BTH, HBE, PTS2 |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | Removed |
| Main Cables: | Chain (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 3 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 206 meters (676 feet) |
| Side Spans: | 2 x 100.3 meters (329 feet) |
Notes:
- BEM mentions three different years of completion: 1826, 1862, and 1843, all of which are likely incorrect. The bridge was out of service by 1864 as the chain cables were reused for the Clifton Bridge at Bristol, England.
- See 1864 Clifton - Bristol, England, United Kingdom.
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