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

Victoria

Charlestown of Aberlour and Wester Elchies, Scotland, United Kingdom - River Spey
Bridgemeister ID:781 (added 2003-03-16)
Name:Victoria
Also Known As:Penny, Aberlour
Location:Charlestown of Aberlour and Wester Elchies, Scotland, United Kingdom
Crossing:River Spey
Coordinates:57.47044 N 3.23173 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:James Abernethy & Co. "Abernethy Foundry"
References:HARPER, HBR
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2014)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • William Craig describes the bridge, "Built about 1900 by James Abernethy & Co. The pylons are tapered lattice girders with ball and spike finials and cross braced. Walkway is lattice girder hung from suspension cables."
  • Near (footbridge) - Aberlour, Scotland, United Kingdom.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Photo by Dave Cooper Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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