Putney Bridge, River Thames, Putney, London, UK
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AngelPick
N 51° 28.026 W 000° 12.767
30U E 693590 N 5705454
A large bridge crossing the River Thames at the border of Fulham and Putney.
Waymark Code: WMBFE2
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/15/2011
Views: 12
The original timber toll bridge was badly damaged by the collision of a river barge in 1870, and although part of the bridge was subsequently replaced, in 1886 it was replaced by the stone bridge that stands today.
The current bridge was designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette as a five-span structure, built of stone and Cornish granite. (Joseph Bazalgette also designed London's sewerage system, and the Putney Bridge forms part of this system.) The construction costs were £240,433 and construction started in 1882. It is some 210m long and 13m wide and was opened on 29 May 1886.
Also on the bridge is a Boundary Marker and a Cut Bench Mark, it is very near the start of the Boat Race. Plaques showing the date of the bridge are located at both ends.
Length of bridge: 210m
Height of bridge: 5.50m above MSHW level
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor vehicles and pedestrians.
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The River Thames
Date constructed: 1882-1886
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: A219
Location:
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
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