Severn Bridge
CountryUK
Year Built1966
Total Length1,600 m
Main Span988 m
TypeSuspension
About Severn Bridge
The first bridge over the Severn estuary. Used a revolutionary aerofoil box deck design that influenced all subsequent suspension bridges. Designed by Freeman Fox and Partners. The thin deck proved vulnerable to crosswinds.
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