 Micklewood Bridge as illustrated by Charles Drewry, 1832 | |
| Ancestor | Simple suspension bridge |
|---|---|
| Carries | Pedestrians, livestock |
| Span range | short |
| Movable | No |
| Design effort | low |
| Falsework required | No |
An underspanned suspension bridge (also upper deck suspension bridge[1]) is a rare type of suspension bridge that was developed in the early 19th century.
- ^ Leonardo Fernández Troyano (2003). Bridge Engineering: A Global Perspective. Thomas Telford. p. 775. ISBN 0-7277-3215-3. pages 517-520