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Lattice-girder bridge over the River Wye, 1865. Creator: Unknown
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Lattice-girder bridge over the River Wye, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Lattice-girder bridge over the River Wye, 1865. A bridge built '...to replace the old bridge connected with the high road, near the Welsh border town of Hay, where the River Wye forms a the boundary between Brecknockshire and Radnorshire. Here for the last hundred years existed a wooden bridge, whose somewhat crazy structure was patched and renewed more than once when torn away by the heavy floods to which the river is periodically subject...The erection was intrusted to Messrs. Handyside and Co., engineers, of Derby and London, while Mr. W. C. Hughes, C.E., supplied the design. This bridge has an imposing and lofty elevation. It is 388 ft. long, and the rail-level is 50 ft. above the surface of the water. There are four river-spans of 72 ft. and two shore-spans of 20 ft., and the breadth of roadway is 22 ft. The wrought-iron columns are attached to a heavy iron caisson, resting on the river bed...On the columns are placed the main lattice girders, on the bottom of which is the roadway, constructed of iron, corrugated in a peculiar manner patented by Mr. Hughes, and trussed with strong iron rods. The rocks seen in the Engraving are the ruins of the foundations of the old structure'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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**A Testament to Engineering Ingenuity: Lattice-Girder Bridge over River Wye, 1865**
This striking photograph print captures a moment in time when innovation and perseverance came together to create a marvel of engineering. The lattice-girder bridge spanning the River Wye, built in 1865 by Messrs. Handyside and Co., engineers from Derby and London, stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity.
The imposing structure rises high above the river's surface, its wrought-iron columns supporting four main spans of 72 feet each, with two shore-spans connecting either side. The roadway itself is constructed of iron, featuring a unique corrugated design patented by Mr. W.C. Hughes, C.E., and reinforced with strong iron rods.
The bridge replaced an old wooden structure that had been repeatedly damaged by the river's heavy floods over the years. This new lattice-girder design was specifically chosen to withstand such forces, ensuring safe passage for travelers crossing this picturesque border region between Brecknockshire and Radnorshire.
As seen in this photograph print, the ruins of the old bridge foundations can be spotted amidst the rocks at water level. The image serves as a reminder not only of engineering prowess but also of human resilience in the face of natural challenges. This historic moment is preserved for us today, offering a glimpse into an era when innovation and perseverance came together to shape our world.
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