Aberdeen City HER - NJ90SW0019 - WELLINGTON SUSPENSION BRIDGE

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Primary ReferenceNJ90SW0019
NameWELLINGTON SUSPENSION BRIDGE
NRHE Card No.NJ90SW28
NRHE Numlink 20267
HES SM No. NULL
HES LB No. 20073
Site Form Standing Structure
Site Condition Complete 2
Details Bridge built 1829-31 by engineers John Smith (masonry) and Samuel Brown (ironwork), with later alterations. It is an early suspension bridge with flat-link chains supporting steel (originally cast-iron) framed wooden deck. The pylons are of ashlar construction, tapered with semi-circular archways. An elliptical arch on the north side was added in 1886. The original wrought iron suspender rods were replaced with steel in 1930, and the deck was strengthened at the same time. It was closed in 1984, the road is now carried by the Queen Elizabeth Bridge, but it remains in use as a footbridge. Also known as the Chain Briggie.
Last Update04/09/2024
Updated Bycpalmer
CompilerACU
Date of Compilation13/09/2017
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National Grid Reference: NJ 9432 0496


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Monument Type 1Monument Type 2Monument Type 3OrderProbability
PYLONSASHLAR B100
BRIDGES SUSPENSIONA100