| What are some examples of iron bridges?
How many tons of iron are required for a bridge? Is the Brooklyn Bridge in New York made of iron? What are the specifications of the iron bridge? How many total parts or castings are required for the bridge? How many different types of castings are required? |
| What are some examples of iron bridges?
Aldford Iron Bridge Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Coalport Bridge Firth of Forth Bridge Garabit Viaduct Golden Gate Bridge Iron Bridge New River Gorge Bridge Sunshine Skyway Bridge Tacoma Narrows Bridge |
Aldford Iron Bridge  Aldford Iron Bridge is a bridge crossing the River Dee north of the village of Aldford, Cheshire, England, linking the village with Eaton Hall, forming part of the Buerton Approach to the hall (grid reference SJ418601). It is a Grade I listed building. The bridge was designed by Thomas Telford and built by William Hazledine for the 1st Marquis of Westminster and was completed in 1824. It is built in cast iron and has yellow sandstone abutments forming a single arch measuring 50 metres. It has cast iron railings and double gates at the crown of the bridge. The bridge provides a crossing over the river for the long-distance footpath of the Marches Way. |
How many tons of iron are required for a bridge?
It depends on the length, width, location, design, and purpose of the iron bridge.
In the bridge displayed, 379 tons were used.
The Iron Bridge Carries pedestrian traffic Crosses River Severn Locale Ironbridge Gorge near Coalbrookdale Design cast iron arch bridge Total length 60 metres (200 ft) Longest span 30.5 metres (100 ft) Clearance below 18 metres (59 ft) Construction begin 1775 Construction end 1779 Opened 1781-01-01 |
The Iron Bridge from above. Severn Gorge |
The Coalport Bridge |
| Is the Brooklyn Bridge in New York made
of iron? No, it is not. The towers are made of limestone, granite, and Rosendale cement. What are the specifications of the iron bridge? How many total parts or castings are required for the bridge? How many different types of castings are required? Here are further guidelines. |