Taper suspension bridges are a special type of bridge design using the "taper principle" patented by James Dredge in 1836. The suspension system is similar to a cantilever bridge where the span between the pylons is suspended from either side instead of a continuous chain. The number of chains increases with each diagonal hanger thus increasing the width of the chain towards the pylons.
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| # | Name | Country | main span |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridge of Oich | United Kingdom | 47.4000 m |
| 2 | Victoria Bridge | United Kingdom | 45.7000 m |
| 3 | Whin Park Bridge | United Kingdom | 30 m |
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