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

1924: Burrator Reservoir

Sheepstor, England, United Kingdom - Burrator Reservoir
Bridgemeister ID:2314 (added 2007-05-05)
Year Completed:1924
Name:Burrator Reservoir
Location:Sheepstor, England, United Kingdom
Crossing:Burrator Reservoir
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1

Notes:

  • Large temporary bridge built to carry traffic across the reservoir while work was underway to raise Burrator Dam. Possibly completed 1925.

Image Sets:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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