Somerset Bridge, Bermuda

Somerset Bridge spans 40 meters in length and 8 meters in width, connecting Somerset Island with the Bermuda mainland over a water channel.

The construction of this bridge dates back to 1620, making it one of the first infrastructural projects discussed in Bermuda's initial parliamentary session.

The bridge design appears on the Bermudian five-dollar banknote, representing a significant element of local infrastructure and maritime heritage.

The central section contains a 32-inch wooden plank that opens manually to allow passage of sailboat masts through the narrow channel.

The bridge holds a distinction as the smallest functioning drawbridge in the world, with its movable section measuring just 56 centimeters wide.

Location: Bermuda

Official opening: 1620

Length: 40 m

Width: 8 m

GPS coordinates: 32.27856,-64.87659

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45