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Historic Bridges: Railroad (Network Rail)

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.

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Total Bridges Found: 10

Cannon Street Railway Bridge
HSR

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.

Coombe Viaduct
HSR

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.

Forth Bridge
Forth Rail Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Network Rail) Over Firth of Forth in Queensferry and North Queensferry: City of Edinburgh, Scotland and Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 8,094 ft. Main Span: 1,700 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1889 By: Sir William Arrol and Company of Glasgow, Scotland and John Fowler and Benjamin Baker

This famous bridge is one of the most beautiful and important historic bridges in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Hungerford Bridge
Charing Cross Bridge
HSR

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.

Jamestown Viaduct
HSR

Railroad (Network Rail) Over Hope Street (B981) in Inverkeithing: Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Semicircular Deck Arch,

Length: 678 ft. Main Span: 98 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1890 By: Sir William Arrol and Company of Glasgow, Scotland and John Fowler and Benjamin Baker

This overpass bridge was built as part of the project to build the nearby Forth Rail Bridge.

Royal Albert Bridge
HSR

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.

Station Road Bridge
Dalmeny Station Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Network Rail) Over Station Road in Queensferry: City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Metal Lattice Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This small overpass is supported by both deck plate girders and through lattice girder.

Tay Railway Bridge
Dundee Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Network Rail) Over River Tay in Dundee and Wormit: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

Metal 19 Panel Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 10,711 ft. Main Span: 245 ft. Main Spans: 13

Built 1887 By: Sir William Arrol and Company of Glasgow, Scotland and WH Barlow and Son of London, England (William Henry Barlow)

Located at the site of the tragic collapse of the previous bridge, this extremely long wrought iron bridge offers a variety of span types.

Tower Bridge Road Overpass
HSR

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.

Weston Mill Viaduct
HSR

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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