3-016-915 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The new Northgate iron bridge at Cork, [Ireland], 1864. 'We have engraved a sketch of the new bridge, which is of handsome proportions, and an ornament to the pleasant city in which it is built. The whole work was designed and superintended by Sir John Benson: Mr. Barry M'Mullen has the credit of its execution. The contractors for the iron arch were Messrs. Rankin and Co., of Liverpool. Its span is 106 ft., clearing the width of the river...The carriage-way is 24 ft. wide, and there is a footpath, 8 ft. wide, on each side, flagged with granite. The bridge is ornamented with mouldings upon its external ribs, which define the outline of the arch. The railings, too, springing from moulded and fluted cornices, are of an ornamental design. After passing the bridge they extend, with graceful curves, 12 ft. across the quays on each side, and terminate in stone posts, surmounted with lamps, and inscribed with the date of the erection of the bridge. In the centre of the balustrade are two other ornamental lamp-posts'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.