Tutoko Suspension Bridge - Milford Highway - New Zealand
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
S 44° 40.689 E 167° 57.814
58G E 734879 N 5048529
Historic former highway bridge now open to pedestrians along the Milford Highway a few miles east of the Milford Sound.
Waymark Code: WMG3XM
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 01/08/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member 8Nuts MotherGoose
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The Tutoko Suspension Bridge was built in 1940 over the Tutoko River for the highway to Milford Sound. The bridge was replaced in 1981 by the adjacent new highway bridge to handle the increased traffic. The bridge was then opened to pedestrians. The bridge was restored in 2010 to preserve this historic bridge.
Original Use: Vehicle - Car / Truck

Date Built: 1940

Construction: Steel

Condition: Good

See this website for more information: [Web Link]

Date Abandoned: 1981

Bridge Status - Orphaned or Adopted.: Adopted
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