Unfortunately the system in general met with little success, due to the fact that the statics were not fully understood and that unsuitable materials such as bars and chains were used to form the inclined supports or stays.

• 但是不幸的是，由于对静力学了解不够，以及使用粗钢筋、铁链等不合适的材料来制造斜支承和拉索，修这种桥一般很少成功。