Suspension Bridges Crossing River Irwell

This is a list of the only bridge from the suspension bridge inventory crossing River Irwell. Please note that different rivers with the same name will be grouped together. For example, selecting 'Bear Creek' shows bridges across several different Bear Creeks. Also, similarly named rivers are grouped separately. For example, 'River Dee' (UK) bridges are grouped separately from 'Dee River' (Australia) bridges. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.

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1826: Broughton

Lancashire, England, United Kingdom - River Irwell
Bridgemeister ID:379 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1826
Name:Broughton
Also Known As:Gerald Road
Location:Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Crossing:River Irwell
References:AAJ, BOB, HBE, MOS, SBR
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, 1914
Main Cables:Chain (iron)
Main Span:1 x 44.3 meters (145.5 feet)
Deck width:18.25 feet

Notes:

  • Famously collapsed under weight of marching troops April 12, 1831. Was rebuilt and strengthened and eventually replaced in 1914.


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