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Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

Total Bridges Found: 74

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Albert Bridge
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A3031 Over River Thames in London: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Metal Plate Girder Stiffening Eyebar Chain Cable-Stayed, Fixed
Length: 710 ft. Main Span: 385 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1873 By: Britannia Ironworks of Derby, England and Rowland Mason Ordish
This highly ornamented bridge is also noted for its unique and very early cable-stayed type bridge design.
Albert Edward Bridge
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Railroad (Wenlock, Craven Arms and Lightmoor Extension Railway) Over River Severn in Coalbrookdale: West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Metal (Cast Iron) Hingeless Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 200 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1864 By: Coalbrookdale Company of Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, England and Brassey and Field and John Fowler
This was one of the last large railway bridges built from cast iron, and this bridge is a good comparison to the other older cast iron bridges nearby.
Aldwark Bridge
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Boat Lane Over River Ure (River Ouse) in Aldwark: Yorkshire and the Humber, England, United Kingdom
Metal Lattice Through Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Brick Segmental Deck Arch,
Length: 750 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1880 By: Unknown
This impressive combination of a lattice girder and brick arch approaches is one of the few privately owned toll bridges in the United Kingdom.
Bacup Road Bridge
Bridge 31
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Bacup Road (A681) Over Rochdale Canal in Todmorden: Yorkshire and the Humber, England, United Kingdom
Stone Elliptical Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is one of several stone arch bridges found crossing this canal.
Battersea Bridge
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A3220 (Battersea Bridge and Beaufort Street) Over River Thames in London: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Metal (Cast Iron) Hingeless Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 726 ft. Main Span: 163 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1890 By: John Mowlem and Company of London, England and Joseph Bazalgette
This is a large, beautiful cast iron deck arch with handsome ornamentation.
Battersea Railway Bridge
Cremorne Bridge
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Railroad (London Overground, West London Line) Over River Thames in London: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Metal Hingeless Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 755 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1863 By: Brassey and Ogilvie of London, England and William Baker
This bridge is an early example of a metal arch bridge built largely from wrought iron rather than cast iron, although some components of this bridge are cast iron.
Berwick Bridge
Old Bridge
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West Street Over River Tweed in Berwick-upon-Tweed: North East, England, United Kingdom
Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 1,164 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Main Spans: 15
Built 1624 By: Unknown
Among surviving ancient stone arch bridges in the United Kingdom, this bridge stands out as a particularly long example.
Bigsweir Bridge
Bigg's Weir Bridge
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A466 Over River Wye (Afon Gwy) in St. Briavels and Llandogo (Llaneuddogwy): South West, England and Monmouthshire, Wales (Cymru), United Kingdom
Metal (Cast Iron) Hingeless Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 325 ft. Main Span: 164 ft. Roadway: 16.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1827 By: Unknown and Charles Hollis of London, England
This graceful cast iron arch bridge retains its intricate design details while also supporting significant levels of traffic.
Blackfriars Bridge
Blackfriars Road Bridge
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A201 Over River Thames in London: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Metal (Cast Iron) Hingeless Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 923 ft. Main Span: 190 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1869 By: P. A. Thom and Company and Joseph Cubitt
This bridge features a combination of cast iron and wrought iron design, and is extensively decorated.
Blackfriars Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Thameslink, Blackfriars Station) Over River Thames in London: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Metal Hingeless Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Span: 190 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1886 By: Lucas and Aird and John Wolfe-Barry and Henry Marc Brunel
This wrought iron arch bridge, sitting next to the piers of another former railway bridge, has in recent years been turned into a part of Blackfriars Station.
Boarshaw Lane Bridge
Bridge 69
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Boarshaw Lane Over Rochdale Canal in Middleton: North West, England, United Kingdom
Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This small stone arch bridge also features a stone culvert span built into an abutment.
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Bowstring Bridge
Braunstone Gate Bridge
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Railroad (Abandoned Great Central Railway) Over River Soars and Western Boulevard in Leicester: East Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 173 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1898 By: Henry Lovatt of Wolverhampton, England
Despite widespread public support and feasibility of preservation, this unique and beautiful historic bridge was demolished.
Brockweir Bridge
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Mill Hill Road Over River Wye (Afon Gwy) in Tintern (Tyndyrn) and Brockweir: South West, England and Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy), Wales (Cymru), United Kingdom
Metal Lattice Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 214 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1908 By: E. Finch and Company of Chepstow, Wales
This is a good example of a lattice girder bridge, despite bolted alterations.
Brunel Swivel Bridge
Brunel Swing Bridge
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Lock Access Road Over Cumberland Basin (North Entrance Lock and South Entrance Lock) in Bristol: South West, England, United Kingdom
Metal Through Girder, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Bobtail) and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Main Span: 111 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1849 By: Unknown and Isambard Kingdom Brunel
This bridge is noted as an extremely old surviving metal swing bridge, and also noted for its association with Brunel.
Byker Bridge
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A193 Over Ouseburn Valley in Newcastle upon Tyne: North East, England, United Kingdom
Brick Elliptical Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 1,130 ft. Roadway: 30 ft.
Built 1878 By: Unknown
This is a very large high level brick arch bridge.
Cadogan Pier Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over River Thames in London: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
These graceful bowstring spans provide pedestrian access to boats that dock at this pier.
Cannon Street Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Network Rail) Over River Thames in London: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 855 ft. Main Span: 148 ft. Roadway: 66 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1866 By: Unknown and John Hawkshaw
Although originally dating to 1866, this deck plate girder bridge has been extensively modified and altered over its history.
Chelsea Bridge
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A3216 (Queenstown Road, Chelsea Bridge Road) Over River Thames in London: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Metal Plate Girder Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 698 ft. Main Span: 352 ft. Roadway: 45 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1937 By: Holloway Brothers of London, England and London County Council Engineers and Thomas Peirson Frank
This bridge is a very rare example of a self-anchored suspension bridge.
Chepstow Bridge (Pont Cas-gwent)
Old Wye Bridge
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Bridge Street (Castleford Hill) Over River Wye (Afon Gwy) in Chepstow (Cas-gwent) and Sedbury: Monmouthshire, Wales and South West, England, United Kingdom
Metal (Cast Iron) Hingeless Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 373 ft. Main Span: 111 ft. Roadway: 9.8 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1816 By: John Urpeth Raistrick
This beautiful bridge is one of the oldest multi-span cast iron arch bridges surviving today.
Church Lane Bridge
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Church Lane (New Road) Over Ouse Gill Beck in Little Ouseburn and Great Ouseburn: Yorkshire and the Humber, England, United Kingdom
Stone and Brick Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built By: Unknown
This is an attractive three span arch bridge with a large central span flanked by a similar smaller span on each side.
Clifton Suspension Bridge
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B3129 Over River Avon in Bristol: South West, England, United Kingdom
Metal Plate Girder Stiffening Eyebar Chain Suspension, Fixed
Length: 1,352 ft. Main Span: 702 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1864 By: Cochrane, Grove, and Company and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, William Henry Barlow, and John Hawkshaw
Crossing the River Avon at a high level over a spectacular rocky gorge, this amazing suspension bridge was designed by Brunel but not completed until after his death.
Coalport Bridge
Preen's Eddy Bridge
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Coalport Road Over River Severn in Coalport: West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Metal (Cast Iron) Hingeless Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 160 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1818 By: Coalbrookdale Company of Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, England and John Onions
This bridge was built in 1818 using three iron ribs from the previous 1799 bridge, and therefore retains the essential design of the 1799 bridge.
Coombe Viaduct
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Railroad (Network Rail) Over River Tamar Tributary in Saltash: South West, England, United Kingdom
Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 603 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1894 By: Unknown
This is an impressive multi-span stone arch viaduct.
Foy Bridge
H. C. C. Bridge Number 328
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Pedestrian Walkway Over River Wye (Afon Gwy) in Ross-on-Wye: West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss,
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown and Rowell and Company of Westminster, England
Hidden in the countryside is this classic suspension footbridge with finials on the towers.
Frodsham Viaduct
Viaduct Number 53
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Railroad (Chester-Warrington Railway) Over River Weaver in Frodsham: North West, England, United Kingdom
Metal (Cast Iron) Hingeless Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone and Brick Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 1,313 ft. Main Span: 92 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1850 By: Thomas Brassey and Alexander Rendel
This is one of two similar viaducts featuring cast iron main spans and brick arch approach spans.
Fulham Railway Bridge
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Railroad (London Underground District Line) Over River Thames in London: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Metal Lattice Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,371 ft. Main Span: 152 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1889 By: Head Wrightson of Thornaby-on-Tees, England and William Jacomb
This is an attractive multi-span example of a heavy lattice girder bridge.
Gauxholme Viaduct
Todmorden - Gauxholme No. 2 Viaduct
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Railroad (Manchester and Leeds Railway) Over Rochdale Canal in Todmorden: Yorkshire and the Humber, England, United Kingdom
Metal Tied Through Arch, Fixed
Length: 153 ft. Main Span: 102 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1840 By: Joseph Butler and Company of Stanningley, England and George Stephenson
This amazing cast iron arch has been left in place as a remarkable example of its type, although plate girders carry the load of traffic today.
Hammersmith Bridge
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Hammersmith Bridge Road (A306) Over River Thames in London: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Eyebar Chain Suspension, Fixed
Length: 700 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1887 By: Dixon, Appleby and Thorne and Joseph Bazalgette
This magnificent bridge is one of the most beautiful and ornately decorated bridges in the UK.
High Level Bridge
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St. Nicholas Street and Railroad (Various Railways) Over River Tyne in Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead: North East, England, United Kingdom
Metal (Cast Iron) Tied Through Arch, Fixed
Length: 1,337 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built 1849 By: Hawks, Crawshay and Sons of Gateshead, England and Robert Stephenson
One of the largest cast iron bridges in the UK, this is an impressive double-deck arch bridge with elaborate cast iron details.
Hills Street Railway Overpass
Bridge LEN3-319
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Railroad (Various Railways) Over Hills Street in Gateshead: North East, England, United Kingdom
Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 67 ft. Main Span: 67 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This overpass bridge is noted for its helicoidal skewed arch design.
Hungerford Bridge
Charing Cross Bridge
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Railroad (Network Rail) Over River Thames in London: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Metal Multiple-Type-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,300 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Main Spans: 9
Built 1864 By: Unknown and John Hawkshaw
This bridge is unusual in the United Kingdom for its use of pins for connecting some of the truss members.
Iron Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over River Severn in Coalbrookdale: West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Metal (Cast Iron) Hingeless Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Hingeless Deck Arch,
Main Span: 101 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1779 By: Abraham Darby and Coalbrookdale Company of Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, England and Thomas Farnolls Pritchard
The first notable cast iron bridge built in the entire world, this bridge is where the history of metal bridge construction begins.
Junction Swing Bridge
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Merchants Road Over Cumberland Basin in Bristol: South West, England, United Kingdom
Metal Through Girder, Movable: Swing (Bobtail)
Length: 150 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1925 By: William Cowlin & Son of Bristol, England and John Lysaght and Company of Bristol, England
This is a riveted through plate girder swing bridge with a bobtail design.
King Edward VII Bridge
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Railroad (East Coast Main Line) Over River Tyne in Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead: North East, England, United Kingdom
Metal 13 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,151 ft. Main Span: 324 ft. Roadway: 46 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1906 By: Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Company of Darlington, England and Charles A. Harrison
This is a large and very wide deck truss railway bridge.
Lambeth Bridge
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Lambeth Road Over River Thames in London: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Metal Two-Hinged Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 776 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1932 By: Dorman Long of Middlesbrough, England and George Humphreys
Although one of the younger metal arch bridges over River Thames in London, this bridge still retains some of the charm and beauty of earlier bridges.
Lee Moor Tramway Bridge
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Railroad (National Cycle Network Rail-Trail) Over River Plym in Plymouth: South West, England, United Kingdom
Metal (Cast Iron) Through Arch, Fixed
Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1823 By: Unknown
This is a unique, small scale cast iron arch bridge with a through arch design.
Mythe Bridge
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A438 Over River Severn in Tewkesbury: South West, England and West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Metal (Cast Iron) Hingeless Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Brick Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 270 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1826 By: William Hazledine of Shrewsbury, England and Thomas Telford
This outstanding cast iron arch bridge is noted for its beauty, age, integrity, and as a noted work of Thomas Telford.
New Scowcroft Bridge
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Railroad (Manchester and Leeds Railway) Over Rochdale Canal in Oldham (Chadderton): North West, England, United Kingdom
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Brick Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This riveted truss bridge also has a rare helicoidal skewed arch span, and sits next to an older cast iron truss bridge.
Ouseburn Foot Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Ouseburn in Newcastle upon Tyne: North East, England, United Kingdom
Stone Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This small stone arch bridge is located under much larger bridges that cross the entire valley.
Ouseburn Viaduct
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Railroad (East Coast Main Line) Over Ouseburn Valley in Newcastle upon Tyne: North East, England, United Kingdom
Metal Hingeless Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 918 ft. Main Span: 116 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1869 By: Weardale Iron and Coal Company of St. Peters, England and Thomas Elliot Harrison
This bridge is a large multi-span example of a wrought iron arch bridge.
Postbridge Arch Bridge
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B3212 Over East Dart River in Postbridge: South West, England, United Kingdom
Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built 1772 By: Unknown
This bridge replaced the nearby clapper bridge in the 1700s and continues to carry highway traffic today.
Postbridge Clapper Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over East Dart River in Postbridge: South West, England, United Kingdom
Stone Slab, Fixed
Length: 39 ft. Main Span: 13 ft. Roadway: 6.5 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1380 By: Unknown
This bridge is one of the finest known examples of a rare archaic bridge type known as a clapper bridge, composed of stone slabs.
Powick Iron Bridge
Powick New Bridge
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A449 (Malvern Road) Over River Teme in Powick and Worcester: West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Metal (Cast Iron) Hingeless Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 250 ft. Main Span: 69 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1837 By: Unknown and Charles Henry Capper
This stunning bridge is noted for its ornate casting details on all ribs, its small cast iron abutment spans, and its historic integrity.
Powick Stone Bridge
Powick Old Bridge
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Old Road Over River Teme in Powick and Worcester: West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 197 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1447 By: Unknown
This ancient stone arch bridge has been preserved for pedestrian use.
Putney Bridge
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A219 (Putney High Street) Over River Thames in London: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 700 ft. Main Span: 163 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1884 By: John Waddell of Edinburgh, Scotland and Joseph Bazalgette
This bridge is a stone arch bridge that has an appearance similar to the old London Bridge.
Putney Pier Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over River Thames in London: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
These graceful bowstring spans provide pedestrian access to boats that dock at this pier.
Queens Park Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over River Dee in Chester: North West, England, United Kingdom
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 455 ft. Main Span: 275 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1923 By: David Rowell and Company of Westminster, England and W. H. Brocklesby of Birkenhead, England and Charles Greenwood
This suspension footbridge features attractive lattice in its design and also includes a few approach spans.
River Weaver Railway Bridge
Viaduct Number 54
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Railroad (Chester-Warrington Railway) Over River Weaver (Navigation Channel) in Frodsham and Runcorn: North West, England, United Kingdom
Metal (Cast Iron) Hingeless Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Brick Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 285 ft. Main Span: 92 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1850 By: Thomas Brassey and Alexander Rendel
This is one of two similar viaducts featuring a cast iron main span and brick arch approach spans.
Royal Albert Bridge
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Railroad (Network Rail) Over River Tamar in Saltash and Plymouth: South West, England, United Kingdom
Metal 12 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Lenticular Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2,188 ft. Main Span: 455 ft. Roadway: 16.8 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1859 By: Charles John Mare and Hudson and Male and Isambard Kingdom Brunel
This unique bridge was an incredible feat of engineering when completed under the direction of famous engineer Brunel.
Royal Border Bridge
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Railroad (Network Rail, East Coast Main Line) Over River Tweed in Berwick-upon-Tweed: North East, England, United Kingdom
Stone and Brick Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 2,162 ft. Main Span: 61 ft. Main Spans: 28
Built 1850 By: McKay and Blackstock and Robert Stephenson and Thomas Elliot Harrison
This stone-faced brick arch bridge is noted for is impressive length and high elevation.
Royal Tweed Bridge
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A1167 Over River Tweed in Berwick-upon-Tweed: North East, England, United Kingdom
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 1,410 ft. Main Span: 356 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1928 By: Holloway Brothers of London, England and L G Mouchel and Partners
This concrete arch bridge is noted for association with an important engineering firm, and for its record-breaking span length when completed.
Scowcroft Lane Bridge
Bridge 70
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Scowcroft Lane Over Rochdale Canal in Oldham (Chadderton): North West, England, United Kingdom
Stone Elliptical Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1804 By: Unknown and William Jessop
This is one of a few bridges of heritage value found along this section of canal.
Severn Bridge (Pont Hafren)
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M48 Over River Severn (Afon Hafren) and River Wye (Afon Gwy) in Rural: South West, England and Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy), Wales (Cymru), United Kingdom
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Wire Cable Cable-Stayed, Fixed
Length: 5,227 ft. Main Span: 3,240 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1966 By: Sir William Arrol and Company of Glasgow, Scotland and Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Company of Darlington, England and Freeman Fox and Partners and Mott, Hay and Anderson of London, England
This bridge is one of the major suspension bridges in the United Kingdom.
Southwark Bridge
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A300 (Southwark Bridge Road and Queen Street) Over River Thames in London: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Metal Hingeless Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 800 ft. Main Span: 240 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1921 By: Sir William Arrol and Company of Glasgow, Scotland and Mott, Hay and Anderson
This graceful riveted arch bridge is enhanced by a beautiful multi-color paint scheme.
St. Nicholas Street Bridge
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Railroad (East Coast Main Line, London North Eastern Railway) Over St. Nicholas Street (B1307) in Newcastle upon Tyne: North East, England, United Kingdom
Metal Hingeless Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 62 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1848 By: Abbot and Company of Gateshead, England
This beautiful cast iron arch bridge was widened on one side at a later date with riveted arch ribs.
Stourport Bridge
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Stourport Road Over River Severn in Stourport-on-Severn: West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Metal (Cast Iron) Hingeless Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Brick Segmental Deck Arch,
Length: 780 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1870 By: Thomas Vale and Company of Stourport, England and Henry Hilton of Birmingham, England and Edward Wilson
This bridge consists of a beautiful cast iron arch bridge with unique and detailed railing, plus a long brick arch approach viaduct.
Sutton Causeway River Weaver Bridge
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Sutton Causeway (A56) Over River Weaver in Frodsham: North West, England, United Kingdom
Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 300 ft. Main Span: 84 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1850 By: Unknown
This is a traditional stone arch bridge.
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge
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Sutton Causeway (A56) Over River Weaver (Navigation Channel) in Frodsham and Runcorn: North West, England, United Kingdom
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed (Rim Bearing Bobtail)
Length: 150 ft. Roadway: 26.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1926 By: Joseph Parks of Northwich, England
This is a nicely preserved example of a through truss bobtail swing bridge.
Swing Bridge
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Bridge Street Over River Tyne in Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead: North East, England, United Kingdom
Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 561 ft. Main Span: 281 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1876 By: W. G. Armstrong and Company of Newcastle upon Tyne, England and John F. Ure and Philip J. Messent
This is a large, very old, and intact example of a swing bridge, located in a unique setting between two high level bridges which are also historic.
Sydney Gardens Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Kennet and Avon Canal in Bath: South West, England, United Kingdom
Metal (Cast Iron) Hingeless Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1800 By: Coalbrookdale Company of Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, England
This is a very old example of a cast iron arch bridge and was cast by the famous Coalbrookdale Company.
Tamar Bridge
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A38 Over River Tamar in Saltash and Plymouth: South West, England, United Kingdom
Metal Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 1,848 ft. Main Span: 1,099 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1962 By: Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Company of Darlington, England and Mott, Hay and Anderson of London, England
This is a good example of a mid 20th century suspension bridge, and it has been widened.
Tees Transporter Bridge
Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge
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A178 Over River Tees in Middlesbrough and Port Clarence: North East, England, United Kingdom
Metal 32 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Movable: Transporter and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 850 ft. Main Span: 570 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1911 By: Sir William Arrol and Company of Glasgow, Scotland
Featuring a unique cantilever design, this iconic bridge is one of only two operable transporter bridges in the United Kingdom.
Th' Iron Donger
Scowcroft Bridge
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Railroad (Abandoned Manchester and Leeds Railway) Over Rochdale Canal in Oldham (Chadderton): North West, England, United Kingdom
Metal Tied Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 153 ft. Main Span: 73 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1863 By: Unknown and Thomas Longridge Gooch and George Stephenson
This amazing cast iron arch has been left in place as a remarkable example of its type, although plate girders carry the load of traffic today.
Thornton Bridge
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Cundall Road Over River Swale in York: Yorkshire and the Humber, England, United Kingdom
Metal (Cast Iron) Hingeless Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 103 ft. Main Span: 103 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1888 By: Unknown
This cast iron arch bridge is noted for its unique arch rib design and decorative shields.
Tintern Bridge
Old Tramway Bridge, Wireworks Bridge
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Private Walkway (Former Tramway) Over River Wye (Afon Gwy) in Tintern (Tyndyrn): South West, England and Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy), Wales (Cymru), United Kingdom
Metal Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 265 ft. Main Span: 72 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1875 By: Reed Brothers of London, England and Isca Foundry of Newport, Wales and S. H. Yockney and Son of Westminster, England
This former tramway bridge retains its original materials and design despite conversion to a pedestrian bridge.
Tower Bridge
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A100 (Tower Bridge Road) Over River Thames in London: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Suspension, Fixed
Length: 880 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1894 By: Sir William Arrol and Company of Glasgow, Scotland and John Wolfe Barry
One of the most famous bridges in the world is also noted for its lack of alteration, unique appearance, and pioneering bascule design.
Tower Bridge Road Overpass
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Railroad (Network Rail) Over Tower Bridge Road in London: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Metal Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 70 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Roadway: 139 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a nicely decorated riveted steel deck arch bridge.
Tyne Bridge
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A167 (High Street) Over River Tyne in Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead: North East, England, United Kingdom
Metal Two-Hinged Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,276 ft. Main Span: 531 ft. Roadway: 37 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: Dorman Long of Middlesbrough, England and Mott, Hay and Anderson of London, England and Ralph Freeman
This iconic bridge is an extremely rare example of a crescent arch bridge.
Union Chain Bridge
Union Suspension Bridge
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Road 68 Over River Tweed in Berwick-upon-Tweed and Fishwick: North East, England and Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
Metal Eyebar Chain Suspension, Fixed
Length: 449 ft. Main Span: 360 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1820 By: Samuel Brown
This bridge was the first vehicular suspension bridge in Europe, had a record-breaking span when built, has a unique layout, and today retains good integrity of materials.
Vauxhall Bridge
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A202 (Vauxhall Bridge Road) Over River Thames in London: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Metal Two-Hinged Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 809 ft. Main Span: 149 ft. Roadway: 50 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1906 By: London County Council Labor and Maurice Fitzmaurice and Alexander Binnie
This bridge is known for its beautiful and detailed statues and for its bright colors.
Wandsworth Bridge
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A217 (Wandsworth Bridge Road) Over River Thames in London: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Metal Cantilever Variable Depth Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 650 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1940 By: Holloway Brothers of London, England and Thomas Peirson Frank
This is a riveted deck plate girder bridge noted for its graceful curves and unusual cantilever design.
Wellington Street Railway Overpass
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Railroad Over Wellington Street in Gateshead: North East, England, United Kingdom
Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 112 ft. Main Span: 112 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a good example of a bowstring pony truss bridge.
Westminster Bridge
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A302 (Westminster Bridge Road) Over River Thames in London: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Metal (Cast Iron) Hingeless Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 820 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1862 By: Thomas Page and Thomas Page
Featuring decorative cast iron fascia arches, this iconic arch bridge is famous as the bridge that sits in the shadow of Parliament and Big Ben.
Weston Mill Viaduct
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Railroad (Network Rail) Over Weston Mill Lake (Ham Brook) and Various Roads in Plymouth: South West, England, United Kingdom
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 1,151 ft. Main Span: 178 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1903 By: Unknown
This attractive stone arch and iron bowstring viaduct is difficult to access due to being located in a gated, secure area.

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