This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1880: Kawarau Gorge
Kawarau Gorge, Central Otago, New Zealand - Kawarau River Gorge
| Bridgemeister ID: | 667 (added 2003-03-08) |
| Year Completed: | 1880 |
| Name: | Kawarau Gorge |
| Location: | Kawarau Gorge, Central Otago, New Zealand |
| Crossing: | Kawarau River Gorge |
| Coordinates: | 45.008882 S 168.899938 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | H.P. Higginson, A.R.W Fulton, W.C. Edwards |
| References: | AAJ, GAP |
| Use: | Vehicular (one-lane) |
| Status: | Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2017) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 91.4 meters (300 feet) |
Notes:
- Appears to now be used solely as a bungee-jumping platform.
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