What is the oldest suspension bridge in the UK?


What is the oldest suspension bridge in the UK?

The Humber Bridge, near Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, is a 2.22 km single-span road suspension bridge, which opened to traffic on 24 June 1981.


Why did Britain sell London Bridge?

By 1962, it was not sturdy enough to carry the increased load of traffic; the bridge was sold by the City of London in April 1968 to make way for its replacement. The purchaser, Robert P. McCulloch, was an entrepreneur and real estate developer who founded Lake Havasu City.


How much did America pay for London Bridge?

In 1967, the City of London was looking for someone to buy the defunct and dismantled bridge. Oddly enough, McCulloch had a hunch that this iconic piece of British history would drive growth in Lake Havasu City. McCulloch placed the winning bid of $2.4 million on April 18, 1968 (over $17 million in today's dollars).