Redriff Road Bridge - Redriff Road, Rotherhithe, London, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Master Mariner
N 51° 29.657 W 000° 02.681
30U E 705141 N 5708935
This bascule bridge has been left orphaned after the closure of the Surrey Docks. The bridge used to carry vehicular traffic over a lock entrance to Greenland Dock.
Waymark Code: WMDK2C
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/23/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member 8Nuts MotherGoose
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The bridge was moved here in 1958 and carried road and pedestrian traffic over the entrance to Greenland Dock. The demise of the Surrey Docks led to other uses being found for the area so redevelopment took place. The land to the northern side of the bridge was filled in and the road straightened and widened to avoid it. The bridge was left where it was and has been paved over. It has more novelty value than usefulness and, to be perfectly honest is not needed.
Original Use: Vehicle - Car / Truck

Date Built: 1959 moved to this location

Construction: Steel

Condition: Fair

See this website for more information: [Web Link]

Date Abandoned: 1980s

Bridge Status - Orphaned or Adopted.: Adopted
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