His colleagues at the Institution of Civil Engineers felt that completion of the bridge would be a fitting tribute to Brunel. John Hawkshaw and William Barlow modified the design and oversaw the final construction. The bridge spans metres between its two metre high towers and stands 76 metres above the river Avon.
Modern computer analysis has revealed that in his design of the crucial joints between the 4, wrought-iron links that make up the bridge's chain, Brunel had made an almost perfect calculation of the minimal weight required to maintain maximum strength.
The Clifton Suspension Bridge, as it is now known, has been hailed as one of the most important structures to be built during the Victorian era.
It is seen as an icon of engineering ambition and achievement. Although built for pedestrian and horse-drawn traffic, the bridge was so ingeniously constructed that it still provides a safe vehicle and pedestrian crossing over the metre gorge.
It now carries around four million vehicles a year and has become a major route to the motorway network. It is one of Bristol's cultural icons and provides an easily recognised visual image of the city. Weekend Bridge Tours — Winter 13th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th and 28th November tours. Historical timeline Scroll through this timeline to explore the key events that led to the completion of Clifton Suspension Bridge. Please note: this page is not optimised… History timeline.
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