2011 : New Brislington Bridge, Feeder Road, St.Anne's, Bristol
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2011 : New Brislington Bridge, Feeder Road, St.Anne's, Bristol
Image: © Maurice Pullin Taken: 14 Feb 2011
A reinforced concrete structure, dating around 1930 (it was new then). Crosses the River Avon a few yards above the tidal weir. The river above the weir is navigable as far as Bath having access to Bristol Docks via The Feeder Canal. The bridge provides an essential link between Redfield, Pile Marsh and other areas north of the river and St.Anne's and Brislington to the south. The next road-bridge upstream is the (A4174) ring road (there is a footbridge at ST 621 730). Thanks to advice from fellow Geographer Stephen Richards have been able to find the following http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridgeport_Lamp_Chimney_Company_Bowstring_Concrete_Arch_Bridge from this have been able to establish this is a Bowstring Concrete Arch Bridge and my guestimate of around 1930 was probably not far out. For more information see the link.
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Image Location
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51.451437
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-2.553138