West Gate Bridge - Canterbury, Kent, UK
N 51° 16.890 E 001° 04.533
31U E 365786 N 5682888
This arch bridge crosses the River Stour outside West Gate and carries vehicular traffic and pedestrians.
Waymark Code: WMK1N7
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/30/2014
Views: 2
The River Stour flows in a north east/south west direction immediately to the west of the West Gate into the city. The bridge is in a north west/south east direction and carries two lanes of traffic: one into the city and one out of the city as well as having a footpath on each side. The bridge was constructed to replace a drawbridge and traffic, travelling in both directions passed through the arch in the gate. As traffic increased this became a problem so the bridge was widened to allow a roar to pass to the south of the Gate. Today, traffic going in to the city still passes through the arch.
Length of bridge: 10 m
Height of bridge: Bottom of arch about 2 m above normal water level.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor vehicles, bikes and pedestrians
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The River Stour
Date constructed: Mid 17th century
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: St Dunstan's Street
Location:
Canterbury, Kent, UK
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