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The Clifton Suspension Bridge was designed by the engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel and constructed by the company of his father, Marc Isambard Brunel, along with local contractors. The bridge was completed in 1864 and spans the Avon Gorge in Bristol, England. It is an iconic example of Victorian engineering and remains a vital transportation link.
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Was the Clifton suspension bridge the first suspension bridge built?
No,It was'nt
Is the clifton bridge the first suspension bridge ever built?
No, the Clifton Suspension Bridge is not the first suspension bridge ever built. It was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and completed in 1864, but earlier examples of suspension bridges date back to ancient times, such as the Inca rope bridges in South America and various timber suspension bridges in Asia. The first modern suspension bridge is often considered to be the Menai Suspension Bridge, completed in 1826.
Name one thing built by isambard kingdom brunel?
The Clifton's suspension bridge
What Bridges did Brunel make?
Isambard Kingdom Brunel built the Hungerford and the Clifton suspension bridge
When was the Brunel Bridge built?
Isambard Kingdom Brunel built three notable bridges. Dates are completion.The Clifton Suspension Bridge: 1864The Royal Albert Bridge: 1859Maidenhead Railway Bridge: 1839
What famous Victorian engineer built the great western railway and the Clifton suspension bridge in Bristol?
Isambard Kingdom Brunel .
Why was clifton suspension bridge built?
The Clifton Suspension Bridge had a long drawn out building history. The bridge was started in 1832 but not completed until 1864, over 30 years later.
What is the name of the oldest bridge that is still working?
I believe it is the Clifton Suspension bridge in Bristol, which was built by I K Brunel (who built the first suspension bridge) completed in 1864 using chains from Hungerford bridge which he had also built. Actually the Menai suspension bridge, which crosses the Menai Straits between mainland North Wales and the Isle of Anglesey, was built by Thomas Telford and completed in 1826. So that would make it a lot earlier than the Clifton bridge.
What is Bristol famous?
Bristol is famous for its boatt ss Great Britain which you can visit, and bridges like the clifton suspension bridge built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
When was the first suspension bridge built?
This question is difficult to answer as "suspension bridge" is a very loose term. Ancient people from South America and the Himalayas have used rope suspension bridges to span chasms since ancient times and there are arguments about who first designed/built the first modern bridges. For information relating to these arguments see the related link below.
When was Capilano Suspension Bridge created?
the suspension bridge was built for people to cross over something or cars.
Who built the suspension bridge?
Thomas telford
