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

1899: Clifden

Clifden, Southland, New Zealand - Waiau River
Bridgemeister ID:678 (added 2003-03-08)
Year Completed:1899
Name:Clifden
Location:Clifden, Southland, New Zealand
Crossing:Waiau River
Coordinates:46.029752 S 167.715139 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:C.H. Howorth, W. Baird, E.R. Ussher
References:GAP
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Restricted to foot traffic, since 1978 (last checked: 2016)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 111.5 meters (365.8 feet)

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Photo by Meint Verhoeff

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