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Postbridge Arch Bridge

Primary Photographer(s): Nathan Holth

Bridge Documented: May 10, 2018

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Facility Carried / Feature Intersected
B3212 Over East Dart River

Location
Postbridge: South West, England: United Kingdom

Structure Type
Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Construction Date and Builder / Engineer
1772 By Builder/Contractor: Unknown

Rehabilitation Date
Not Available or Not Applicable

Main Span Length
Not Available

Structure Length
Not Available

Roadway Width
Not Available

Spans
3 Main Span(s)

Inventory Number
Not Applicable

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Bridge Documentation

This bridge replaced the nearby clapper bridge in the 1700s and continues to carry highway traffic today.

Official Heritage Listing Information and Findings Listed At: Grade II Discussion: List Entry Number: 1170849 Road bridge over East Dart river. Late C18. Granite rubble. 3-span round arches which have projecting keystone, central arch taller. Small triangular cutwaters. Cranked parapet with roughly shaped coping stones and slightly swept-out abutments. This bridge superceded the adjoining clapper bridge (q.v.) and was erected following the 2 acts of 1772 to turnpike the road between Tavistock and Moretonhampstead.

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