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

1897: Newey

Grahamstown and Qonce (King William's Town), South Africa - Keiskamma River
Bridgemeister ID:5850 (added 2021-05-14)
Year Completed:1897
Name:Newey
Location:Grahamstown and Qonce (King William's Town), South Africa
Crossing:Keiskamma River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 61 meters (200 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 30.5 meters (100 feet)

Notes:

  • Described as being on the road between Grahamstown and King William's Town which possibly would have been located near the present-day Keiskamma road crossing at Kalana.

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