Question

The first iron suspension bridge of its kind in the world, which established the potential of suspension bridge technology to achieve both long and high spans, was built over the fast-flowing, dangerous waters of which?

Answer 1

Menai Strait, Wales
The bridge was designed as part of the route from London to Holyhead in Anglesey, Wales, which in turn was a departing point for Ireland. The road and the bridge were the responsibility of the civil engineer Thomas Telford. He designed the bridge, which opened in January 1826 and considerably eased trade as well as travel throughout the route and between the countries.