Victoria Bridge, Bath
Victoria Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 51°23′00″N 2°22′24″W / 51.3834°N 2.3733°W |
| Crosses | River Avon |
| Locale | Bath, England |
| Owner | Bath and North East Somerset Council |
| Heritage status | Grade II* listed building |
| Preceded by | Midland Bridge |
| Followed by | Destructor Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | cable-stayed double cantilever suspension bridge |
| Material | Bath stone and iron |
| Total length | 45.7 m (150 ft) |
| Width | 5.8 m (19 ft) |
| No. of spans | 1 |
| History | |
| Architect | James Dredge, Sr. |
| Engineering design by | Motley and Dredge |
| Construction start | August 1836 |
| Construction end | December 1836 |
| Location | |
Victoria Bridge in Bath, England, was built in 1836 across the River Avon. The bridge has been recognised as a Grade II* listed building.
Victoria Bridge is an important example of a suspension bridge which initially carried horses and carts but later carried cyclists and pedestrians.