Queen's Bridge - Belfast
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member SMacB
N 54° 35.981 W 005° 55.229
30U E 311352 N 6054167
Queen's Bridge is a bridge in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is one of eight bridges in the city, not to be confused with the adjacent Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. It was opened in 1849.
Waymark Code: WMV1YD
Location: Ulster, Ireland
Date Posted: 02/10/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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A 5 span arched bridge over the River Lagan, Belfast.

"Queen's Bridge is a bridge in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is one of eight bridges in the city, not to be confused with the adjacent Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. It was opened in 1849.

It was officially opened in 1849 by Queen Victoria replacing the Long Bridge. Many versions of the Long Bridge were destroyed during the eighteenth century and nineteenth century, and a more permanent structure had become necessary."

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The bridge was widened in 1885.
Length of bridge: 130m

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Road traffic

What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River Lagan, Belfast


Date constructed: 1849

Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes

Name of road or trail the bridge services: A2, Ann Street

Location:
Belfast


Height of bridge: Not listed

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