Suspension Bridges Crossing River Wye

This is a list of all 5 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory crossing River Wye. 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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1867: Doldowlod

Doldowlod, Llandrindod Wells, Wales, United Kingdom - River Wye
Bridgemeister ID:5085 (added 2020-09-04)
Year Completed:1867
Name:Doldowlod
Also Known As:Llanwrthyl, Ystrad
Location:Doldowlod, Llandrindod Wells, Wales, United Kingdom
Crossing:River Wye
Coordinates:52.244210 N 3.462324 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:William Dredge
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2018)
Main Cables:Rod (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Dredge patent bridge, possibly completed by his son William Dredge.

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1895: Sellack Boat

Sellack Boat, Ross on Wye, England, United Kingdom - River Wye
Bridgemeister ID:1210 (added 2004-02-07)
Year Completed:1895
Name:Sellack Boat
Location:Sellack Boat, Ross on Wye, England, United Kingdom
Crossing:River Wye
Coordinates:51.948935 N 2.634423 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Louis Harper, Harpers Limited
References:HARPER
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2014)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 57.9 meters (190 feet)
Deck width:6 feet

Notes:

  • HARPER: 1895. Previously had 1898.

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Photo by Dave Cooper

1898: Victoria

Hereford, England, United Kingdom - River Wye
Bridgemeister ID:424 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1898
Name:Victoria
Location:Hereford, England, United Kingdom
Crossing:River Wye
Coordinates:52.051075 N 2.712197 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Alexander Findlay and Co.
References:NTB
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2018)
Main Cables:Eyebar
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 24.4 meters (80 feet)
Side Spans:2

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

1922: Llanstephan

Llanstephan, Wales, United Kingdom - River Wye
Bridgemeister ID:1964 (added 2005-11-12)
Year Completed:1922
Name:Llanstephan
Location:Llanstephan, Wales, United Kingdom
Crossing:River Wye
Coordinates:52.06604 N 3.29614 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:David Rowell & Co.
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

Photo by Dave Cooper

Bridgemeister ID:1209 (added 2004-02-07)
Name:Foy
Location:Foy, England, United Kingdom
Crossing:River Wye
Coordinates:51.952822 N 2.576809 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:David Rowell & Co.
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1

Photo by Dave Cooper


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