A multicable suspension bridge is considered to be one in which two or more cables develop different profiles. Sets of such cables may support both sides of a bridge deck. Deflexions have been compared in a non-dimensional form for both classical (having parabolic cable profiles) and multicable suspension bridges subject to point and distributed loading. Also, natural frequencies have been compared in non-dimensional form. The influence of deck stiffness, side span arrangement and the introduction of horizontal cable restraints are investigated. It is found that multicable suspension bridges tend to have improved stiffness characteristics as compared with a bridge of corresponding classical configuration. (Author/TRRL)