Horkstow Bridge

Horkstow Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the New River Ancholme near the village of Horkstow in North Lincolnshire. It was designed by Sir John Rennie as part of the River Ancholme Drainage Scheme, completed in 1836, and is a Grade II* listed building.

Horkstow Bridge
Viewed from field below raised riverbank
Coordinates53.6585°N 0.5280°W / 53.6585; -0.5280
CrossesNew River Ancholme
LocaleNorth Lincolnshire
Maintained byEnvironment Agency
Heritage statusUK Grade II* listed building
Characteristics
DesignSuspension
MaterialWrought iron, timber
Total length42.6 m (140 ft)
Width4.3 m (14 ft)
No. of spans1
Load limit5 t
Clearance below4.7 m (15 ft 5 in)
History
DesignerSir John Rennie
Construction end1836
Location
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