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[Varche]

Andy. Yes I am afraid so as they were both built by the same outfit (Cleveland Bridge and Engineering company) and it too has seen a dramatic increase in daily use. Might not be so many heavy lorries though.  However that bridge in the background looks a mighty fine piece of engineering - probably Victorian.

[Andy H]

Andy. Yes I am afraid so as they were both built by the same outfit (Cleveland Bridge and Engineering company) and it too has seen a dramatic increase in daily use. Might not be so many heavy lorries though.  However that bridge in the background looks a mighty fine piece of engineering - probably Victorian.

1859 - One of Brunel's finest

It is a hybrid design using the chains made for the Clifton suspension bridge flanking tubular iron arches so the outward thrust of the arches balances the tension of the chains.

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

Andy. Yes I am afraid so as they were both built by the same outfit (Cleveland Bridge and Engineering company) and it too has seen a dramatic increase in daily use. Might not be so many heavy lorries though.  However that bridge in the background looks a mighty fine piece of engineering - probably Victorian.

1859 - One of Brunel's finest

It is a hybrid design using the chains made for the Clifton suspension bridge flanking tubular iron arches so the outward thrust of the arches balances the tension of the chains.

That is a stunning piece of engineering. Shall have to pop up down and give it a couple of coats of looking at.

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