1930
Alfred Dover Delap (1871-1943)
bridges
Co. Wexford
Scherzer Bridge
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1836 – Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford
1930 – Mount Garrett Bridge, Co. Wexford
Architect: Alfred Dover Delap
Five-span bridge over river connecting Wexford and Kilkenny, built 1927-30, including a single-span bascule bridge. Built to replace a wooden bridge destroyed in 1921. The bascule bridge opening design was based on that invented by the Chicago-based engineer William Donald Scherzer (1858-93). The remainder constructed using a reinforced concrete construction.
Published November 24, 2023