Clifden Suspension Bridge
Clifden Suspension Bridge, Suspension bridge in Southland District, NZ
The Clifden Suspension Bridge spans 111.5 meters across the Waiau River with concrete towers designed to resemble stone pillars and twenty-seven steel cables.
Following its construction in 1899, the bridge served as the primary crossing point over the Waiau River, replacing a ferry service used by early settlers.
A commemorative plaque on the north tower honors local soldiers who lost their lives during World War I, preserving their memory for future generations.
Located 16 kilometers north of Tuatapere along State Highway 99, the bridge now functions as a pedestrian crossing after reopening in November 2013.
The bridge represents the longest main span upon completion in New Zealand, incorporating heart totara wood and Australian hardwood in its deck construction.
Location: Southland District
Inception: 1899
Address: 324 State Highway 99, Waiau River, Clifden 9691 9691
GPS coordinates: -46.03009,167.71508
Latest update: March 26, 2025 10:12
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