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

1834: Aranjuez

Aranjuez, Spain - Tagus River
Bridgemeister ID:5111 (added 2020-09-05)
Year Completed:1834
Name:Aranjuez
Also Known As:Barcas
Location:Aranjuez, Spain
Crossing:Tagus River
Principals:Pedro Miranda
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed, 1930
Main Cables:Eyebar (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Sometimes claimed to be built in the 1820s, it appears to have been started in 1829 and completed in 1834. The bridge is attributed to Pedro Miranda who was born in 1808.
Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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