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South Portland Street Suspension Bridge

South Portland Street Suspension Bridge, viewed from the north-west
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South Portland Street Suspension Bridge
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South Portland Street Suspension Bridge
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South Portland Street Suspension Bridge
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South Portland Street Suspension Bridge 
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The 414ft Carlton Suspension Bridge of 1853 over the River Clyde, Glasgow, Scotland.
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South Portland Street Suspension Bridge
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General Information

Beginning of works: 1851
Completion: 1853
Status: in use

Project Type

Structure: Single-span two-tower suspension bridge
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Structure: Chain suspension bridge
Material: Iron bridge
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Location

Location: , ,
Address: South Portland Street
Crosses:
  • Clyde River
Coordinates: 55° 51' 17.79" N    4° 15' 20.11" W
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Technical Information

Dimensions

width 4.0 m
span 126 m
number of spans 1
chains number 2 x 2
pylons number 2

Materials

chains iron
pylons masonry
deck truss iron

Participants

Design

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  • Structure-ID
    20026278
  • Published on:
    19/02/2007
  • Last updated on:
    06/12/2024
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