Cavenagh Bridge, Suspension bridge in Downtown Core, Singapore
Cavenagh Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Singapore River with pedestrian walkways connecting both shores. The steel structure crosses the water at approximately 79 meters, joining the colonial and business districts on opposite sides.
Built in 1869, the bridge was originally called Edinburgh Bridge before being renamed after Lieutenant General William Orfeur Cavenagh. Its construction marked a key moment in the city's growth, linking expanding areas across the river.
The bridge displays two original police notices limiting passage to certain loads, telling the story of an era when horses and carts regularly crossed the river. These signs offer a window into how the city once moved people and goods across the water.
The crossing is easily accessible on foot and leads directly between the north and south riverbanks. The open structure allows unobstructed walking in both directions, particularly visible from the waterside and harbor areas below.
It is Singapore's only suspension bridge, with steel components manufactured in Glasgow and assembled using period-specific riveting methods. This 19th-century construction technique makes it a technical witness to its era, with each joint hand-riveted by skilled workers.
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