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

1926: Lower Hurunui

North Canterbury, New Zealand - Hurunui River
Bridgemeister ID:719 (added 2003-03-08)
Year Completed:1926
Name:Lower Hurunui
Location:North Canterbury, New Zealand
Crossing:Hurunui River
Coordinates:42.907226 S 173.273596 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:H.F. Toogood
References:GAP
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2017)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Notes:

  • GAP: Refurbished, 1983.
  • Not entirely clear the bridge described in GAP as the "Lower Hurunui" bridge near the mouth of the Hurunui is the same bridge as the present day bridge carrying Blythe Road. The detailed description of the 1926 bridge does not seem to match the current structure. However, Thornton also implied major changes to the bridge during the 1983 refurbishment.
Photo by David Denenberg

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