Victoria Bridge, Bath

Victoria Bridge
Coordinates51°23′00″N 2°22′24″W / 51.3834°N 2.3733°W / 51.3834; -2.3733
CrossesRiver Avon
LocaleBath, England
OwnerBath and North East Somerset Council
Heritage statusGrade II* listed building
Preceded byMidland Bridge
Followed byDestructor Bridge
Characteristics
Designcable-stayed double cantilever suspension bridge
MaterialBath stone and iron
Total length45.7 m (150 ft)
Width5.8 m (19 ft)
No. of spans1
History
ArchitectJames Dredge, Sr.
Engineering design byMotley and Dredge
Construction startAugust 1836 (1836-August)
Construction endDecember 1836 (1836-December)
Location
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Victoria Bridge in Bath, England, was built in 1836 across the River Avon. The bridge has been recognised as a Grade II* listed building.[1]

Victoria Bridge is an important example of a suspension bridge which initially carried horses and carts but later carried cyclists and pedestrians.

  1. ^ "Victoria Bridge". Images of England. English Heritage. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2011.

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