This is a list of all 27 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory for Wales in United Kingdom. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.
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Bridgemeister ID: | 380 (added before 2003) |
Year Completed: | 1826 |
Name: | Conwy |
Also Known As: | Conway |
Location: | Conwy, Wales, United Kingdom |
Crossing: | River Conwy |
Coordinates: | 53.280476 N 3.823742 W |
Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
Principals: | Thomas Telford |
References: | AAJ, BBR, BC3, BCO, BEM, HBE, MOS, NTB, PTS2 |
Use: | Vehicular |
Status: | Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2021) |
Main Cables: | Chain (iron) |
Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Main Span: | 1 x 99.7 meters (327 feet) |
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Annotated Citations:
Details regarding the 1904 reinforcement project: "...It was therefore decided to renew all the suspension rods, and pins, and to fix steel cables above the suspension links, to supplement them so that the maximum stress in the links due to any possible travelling load should not exceed 5 tons per square inch. It was also decided to build a stiffening girder coupled to the suspension rod on each side of the bridge, and at the same time to widen the bridge by building a footway 6ft. wide outside the suspenders on the north side of the bridge."
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Bridgemeister ID: | 382 (added before 2003) |
Year Completed: | 1826 |
Name: | Menai Strait |
Location: | Menai Bridge and Bangor vicinity, Wales, United Kingdom |
Crossing: | Menai Strait |
Coordinates: | 53.221367 N 4.1646 W |
Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
Principals: | Thomas Telford |
References: | AAJ, BBR, BC3, BCO, BDU, BEM, BOU, HBE, MOS, NTB, PTS2 |
Use: | Vehicular (two-lane), with walkway |
Status: | In use (last checked: 2022) |
Main Cables: | Chain (iron) |
Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Main Span: | 1 x 176.5 meters (579 feet) |
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Bridgemeister ID: | 1212 (added 2004-02-08) |
Year Completed: | 1828 |
Name: | South Stack |
Location: | Holyhead, Wales, United Kingdom |
At or Near Feature: | Goleudy Ynys Lawd (Ynys Lawd Lighthouse) |
Coordinates: | 53.306972 N 4.696822 W |
Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
Use: | Footbridge |
Status: | Only towers remain |
Main Cables: | Chain |
Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Main Span: | 1 x 37 meters (121.4 feet) estimated |
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Bridgemeister ID: | 7961 (added 2023-11-22) |
Year Completed: | 1829 |
Name: | Chain |
Location: | Kemeys Commander, Wales, United Kingdom |
Crossing: | River Usk |
Coordinates: | 51.745000 N 2.948227 W |
Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
Use: | Vehicular |
Status: | Replaced, 1906 |
Main Cables: | Chain (iron) |
Suspended Spans: | 1 |
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Bridgemeister ID: | 1916 (added 2005-10-09) |
Year Completed: | 1839 |
Name: | Builth Wells |
Location: | Builth Wells, Wales, United Kingdom |
Crossing: | River Irfon |
Coordinates: | 52.153074 N 3.414589 W |
Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
Use: | Footbridge |
Status: | Removed, 1983 |
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Bridgemeister ID: | 407 (added before 2003) |
Year Completed: | 1854 |
Name: | Caerhowel |
Location: | Caerhowel, Wales, United Kingdom |
Crossing: | River Severn |
Status: | Collapsed, 1858 |
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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 |
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Bridgemeister ID: | 4562 (added 2020-06-01) |
Year Completed: | 1903 |
Name: | Pickhill |
Also Known As: | Pickhill Meadows |
Location: | Pickhill, Wales, United Kingdom |
Crossing: | River Dee |
Coordinates: | 53.017265 N 2.884666 W |
Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
Principals: | David Rowell & Co. |
Use: | Vehicular (one-lane) |
Status: | Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2020) |
Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Main Span: | 1 x 41 meters (134.5 feet) |
Deck width: | 3 meters |
Bridgemeister ID: | 512 (added before 2003) |
Year Completed: | 1904 |
Name: | (footbridge) |
Location: | Conwy, Wales, United Kingdom |
Crossing: | River Conwy |
Coordinates: | 53.280346 N 3.823733 W |
Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
Principals: | Alfred Thorne |
Use: | Footbridge |
Status: | Removed |
Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
Suspended Spans: | 1 |
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Annotated Citations:
This detailed account of the 1904 reinforcement of Telford's adjacent bridge does not mention the existence of, or building of, an additional footbridge. It does describe adding a cantilevered walkway to one side of Telford's bridge. This walkway was, indeed, built, and can be seen in the linked image on the left side of the older bridge. Thus, it is not entirely clear whether this bridge was actually constructed in 1904 and the work of Alfred Thorne (who was very much associated with the Telford bridge reinforcement project)
Bridgemeister ID: | 1255 (added 2004-02-28) |
Year Completed: | 1904 |
Name: | Elan Village |
Location: | Elan, Rhayader, Wales, United Kingdom |
Crossing: | River Elan |
Coordinates: | 52.27099 N 3.56900 W |
Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
Principals: | Birmingham Water Corporation |
Status: | Closed, 1988 (last checked: 2013) |
Suspended Spans: | 1 |
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Bridgemeister ID: | 939 (added 2003-10-25) |
Year Completed: | 1906 |
Name: | Newport Transporter |
Location: | Newport, Wales, United Kingdom |
Crossing: | River Usk |
Coordinates: | 51.570642 N 2.985246 W |
Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
Principals: | Ferdinand Arnodin |
References: | AAJ, NTB |
Use: | Transporter |
Status: | In use (last checked: 2011) |
Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Main Span: | 1 x 196.6 meters (645 feet) |
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Bridgemeister ID: | 1399 (added 2004-07-04) |
Year Completed: | 1911 |
Name: | Swing |
Also Known As: | King's, Shaky |
Location: | Llandeilo, Wales, United Kingdom |
Crossing: | Towy River |
Coordinates: | 51.884462 N 3.986061 W |
Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
Use: | Footbridge |
Status: | In use (last checked: 2018) |
Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
Suspended Spans: | 1 |
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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 |
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Bridgemeister ID: | 4617 (added 2020-06-07) |
Year Completed: | 1926 |
Name: | Fron |
Location: | Fron, Llandyssil, Wales, United Kingdom |
Crossing: | River Severn |
Coordinates: | 52.568132 N 3.207281 W |
Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
Principals: | David Rowell & Co. |
Use: | Footbridge |
Status: | Extant (last checked: 2009) |
Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
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Bridgemeister ID: | 1303 (added 2004-04-09) |
Year Completed: | 1929 |
Name: | Chainbridge |
Also Known As: | Chain |
Location: | Berwyn, Llangollen, Wales, United Kingdom |
Crossing: | River Dee |
Coordinates: | 52.98025 N 3.1946 W |
Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
Principals: | Sir Henry Robertson |
Use: | Footbridge |
Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
Main Cables: | Chain |
Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Main Span: | 1 |
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Bridgemeister ID: | 445 (added before 2003) |
Year Completed: | 1930 |
Name: | Sappers' |
Location: | Betws-y-Coed, Wales, United Kingdom |
Crossing: | River Conwy |
Coordinates: | 53.09221 N 3.79928 W |
Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
Principals: | David Rowell & Co. |
Use: | Footbridge |
Status: | Closed, December 2021 (last checked: 2023) |
Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
Suspended Spans: | 1 |
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Annotated Citations:
"The suspension bridge used to be renowned for its wobbly midpoint and was a key shortcut across the River Conwy for locals and tourists. However, structural reviews conducted last year found that virtually the entire bridge would need to be refurbished, with the entire timber deck as well as other parts replaced completely."
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Bridgemeister ID: | 1921 (added 2005-10-09) |
Year Completed: | 1951 |
Name: | Festival |
Location: | Aberhafesp, Wales, United Kingdom |
Crossing: | River Severn |
Coordinates: | 52.521329 N 3.389172 W |
Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
Principals: | David Rowell & Co. |
Use: | Footbridge |
Status: | In use (last checked: 2016) |
Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
Suspended Spans: | 1 |
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Bridgemeister ID: | 1398 (added 2004-07-04) |
Year Completed: | 1958 |
Name: | (footbridge) |
Location: | Glanamman, Ammanford, Wales, United Kingdom |
Crossing: | Amman River |
Coordinates: | 51.8007 N 3.95425 W |
Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
Principals: | David Rowell & Co. |
Use: | Footbridge |
Status: | In use (last checked: 2013) |
Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
Suspended Spans: | 1 |
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Bridgemeister ID: | 4616 (added 2020-06-07) |
Year Completed: | 1973 |
Name: | (footbridge) |
Location: | Newtown, Wales, United Kingdom |
Crossing: | River Severn |
At or Near Feature: | Dolerw Park |
Coordinates: | 52.514964 N 3.319958 W |
Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
Use: | Footbridge |
Status: | In use (last checked: 2018) |
Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
Suspended Spans: | 1 |
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Bridgemeister ID: | 2933 (added 2019-09-16) |
Name: | (footbridge) |
Location: | Cwmcrawnon, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom |
Crossing: | River Usk |
At or Near Feature: | Buckland Old Mill |
Coordinates: | 51.873303 N 3.257608 W |
Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
Use: | Footbridge |
Status: | Extant (last checked: 2009) |
Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
Bridgemeister ID: | 917 (added 2003-10-12) |
Name: | (footbridge) |
Location: | Landetty, Talybont-on-Usk vicinity, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom |
Crossing: | River Usk |
At or Near Feature: | Brecon Beacons National Park |
Coordinates: | 51.88075 N 3.26747 W |
Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
Principals: | David Rowell & Co. |
Use: | Footbridge |
Status: | Derelict (last checked: 2013) |
Main Cables: | Wire |
Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Bridgemeister ID: | 2355 (added 2007-08-19) |
Name: | (footbridge) |
Location: | Llanilar, Wales, United Kingdom |
Crossing: | River Ystwyth |
Coordinates: | 52.35817 N 4.01410 W |
Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
Use: | Footbridge |
Status: | In use (last checked: 2018) |
Main Cables: | Wire |
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Bridgemeister ID: | 1879 (added 2005-09-24) |
Name: | (footbridge) |
Location: | Merthyr Mawr, Wales, United Kingdom |
Crossing: | Ogmore River |
Coordinates: | 51.48425 N 3.609 W |
Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
Use: | Footbridge |
Status: | In use (last checked: 2013) |
Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Bridgemeister ID: | 514 (added before 2003) |
Name: | Gower |
Also Known As: | Gower Road |
Location: | Llanrwst and Trefriw, Wales, United Kingdom |
Crossing: | River Conwy |
Coordinates: | 53.14310 N 3.80687 W |
Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
References: | BEM |
Use: | Footbridge |
Status: | In use (last checked: 2013) |
Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Bridgemeister ID: | 1420 (added 2004-07-17) |
Name: | Swing |
Location: | Pantyffynnon, Ammanford vicinity, Wales, United Kingdom |
Crossing: | Amman River |
Coordinates: | 51.778483 N 3.994317 W |
Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
Use: | Footbridge |
Status: | In use (last checked: 2014) |
Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Bridgemeister ID: | 2179 (added 2007-01-13) |
Name: | Taff Valley |
Location: | Abercynon, Wales, United Kingdom |
Crossing: | River Taff |
Principals: | Louis Harper |
References: | HARPER |
Use: | Footbridge |
Status: | Destroyed, by flood, 1942 |
Main Cables: | Wire |
Suspended Spans: | 1 |
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Bridgemeister ID: | 3024 (added 2019-10-13) |
Name: | Trelewis |
Location: | Treharris and Trelewis, Wales, United Kingdom |
Crossing: | Bargod Taf |
Coordinates: | 51.667242 N 3.300125 W |
Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
Use: | Footbridge |
Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
Suspended Spans: | 1 |
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