Severn Bridge, Suspension bridge in Forest of Dean, United Kingdom
The Severn Bridge spans 1600 meters across the River Severn, featuring two steel towers that rise 136 meters above the water level.
Queen Elizabeth II inaugurated the Severn Bridge on September 8, 1966, following five years of construction at a total cost of 8 million pounds.
The bridge displays bilingual signage in English and Welsh, reflecting its role in connecting England and Wales across the River Severn estuary.
The M48 motorway crosses the bridge with four traffic lanes, while the National Cycle Route 4 provides dedicated paths for cyclists and pedestrians.
The bridge sections were manufactured in nearby Chepstow, with each segment weighing 132 tons and transported downstream by barges during construction.
Location: South Gloucestershire
Location: Forest of Dean
Inception: September 8, 1966
Official opening: September 8, 1966
Height: 136 m
Length: 1,600 m
Longest Span: 988 m
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 51.60990,-2.64026
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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