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Admin Login. Sadly, Brunel died shortly before what many consider to be his greatest achievement was completed in Guidebooks that came out that year were lavish with their praise "For novelty and ingenuity of construction this bridge stands unrivalled in the world.
It was joined in by the Tamar Bridge , built to accommodate the influx of cars, hitherto forced to travel between Devon and Cornwall by means of a small ferry. The Tamar Bridge was the first major suspension bridge to be built after the war, and for a time the longest suspension bridge in England. In the bridge was strengthened and widened two lanes were added for local traffic and pedestrians , and became the first bridge to remain open to traffic while the work was carried out, using an innovative system of cantilevers.
Seventeen approach spans were required, varying from 69ft to 93ft wide. The main spans consist of two trusses, the top members of which are tubular wrought iron parabolic arches. They support 72 ft long wrought iron girders carrying the train track. The girders are supported by 20ft suspension chains, one hung from each side of the arches.
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