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

1879: Infirmary

Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom - River Ness
Bridgemeister ID:539 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1879
Name:Infirmary
Location:Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
Crossing:River Ness
Coordinates:N 57.471653 W 4.228844
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:C. R. Manners
References:HBR
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 61 meters (200 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 12.8 meters (42 feet)

Notes:

Annotated Citations:

  • Glen, Louise. “Closure Fears for Iconic Inverness Bridge Facing Huge Repair Bill.” Inverness Courier, 21 Apr. 2021, www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/closure-fears-for-iconic-inverness-bridge-facing-huge-repair-235713/.

    "Fears have been raised that decades of under investment in an iconic city bridge could see it closed permanently. Members of Ballifeary Community Council believe the cost of fixing and upgrading the Infirmary Bridge to bring it up to modern standards may be more than £1 million..."

  • Duncan, Ian. "The future of Infirmary Bridge secured into the 2040s as Highland Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee today agrees up to £550,000 in funding for repairs." Inverness Courier, 05 May 2021, www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/the-future-of-infirmary-bridge-secured-into-the-2040s-237340/.

    "Highland Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee agreed today to include up to £550,000 for repairs for Infirmary Bridge… 'It will be 2022 before the repairs are completed, but once done the bridge's life will be extended for a further 20 to 25 years.'"

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Photo by Andrew Holbrook Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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