Aberfeldy Footbridge

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Aberfeldy Footbridge
Perthshire
Aberfeldy Golf Course bridge - geograph.org.uk - 1311420.jpg
The Aberfeldy Golf Course bridge
Location
Type: Suspension footbridge
Crossing: River Tay
Location
Grid reference: NN85334973
Location: 56°37’31"N, 3°52’14"W
Structure
Main span: 210 feet
No. of spans: 1
Type: Suspension footbridge
Material: Plastic composites
History
Built 1992
Information

The Aberfeldy Footbridge is a remarkable footbridge on Aberfeldy Golf Course, made of plastic composites. It crosses the River Tay to join the two parts of the golf course on either bank of the Tay, to the north of Aberfeldy, Perthshire.

With a span of 210 feet and a weight of 14½ tons, it is the longest bridge in the world made entirely from plastic.

References


Bridges and crossings on the River Tay
Chinese Bridge Newhall Bridge Tay Bridge Aberfeldy Footbridge Grandtully Bridge Pitnacree Bridge Logierait Bridge