Originally Posted by
Fareastdriver
The problem with steel wires can be seen with the Forth Road Bridge. This is a multi-wire rope suspension bridge built about twenty five years ago.
Nit-picking I know, but the Forth Road Bridge was opened by the Queen 52 years ago tomorrow on 4 September 1964. Mrs D was at the opening as a 9 year old and remembers it vividly. It's been fascinating watching the replacement bridge (Queensferry Crossing) growing since they started work in 2011. It's planned to open next May.