Michael Davitt Bridge, Swing bridge in Achill Sound, Ireland
The Michael Davitt Bridge spans 740 feet across the narrow channel between Achill Island and the Corraun Peninsula in County Mayo through a steel structure.
The initial bridge construction began in 1886 and opened in 1887, replacing the previous system where people crossed the channel by foot or horseback during low tide.
The structure bears the name of Michael Davitt, an Irish social campaigner who inaugurated the first version of this connection between mainland Ireland and Achill Island.
The bridge operates manually to allow the passage of boats underneath, with Mayo County Council maintaining regular inspections to ensure proper mechanical function.
The current version, completed in 2008, weighs 390 tonnes and features illumination at night, following a Spanish Calatrava architectural design model.
GPS coordinates: 53.93276,-9.92173
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:21
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