Albert Edward Bridge, Railway bridge in The Gorge, England
The Albert Edward Bridge features four cast iron ribs spanning 200 feet across the River Severn, connecting Buildwas with Coalbrookdale through rail transport.
Engineer John Fowler designed this grade II listed structure in 1864, naming it after the Prince of Wales who later became King Edward VII.
The bridge represents Victorian engineering methods with its brown brick abutments, chamfered yellow brick angle quoins, and documentation plates at the arch apex.
Railway traffic moves at 5 miles per hour across the bridge, with only the downstream track remaining operational due to structural considerations.
The bridge stands at the boundary between two administrative districts, with Shropshire Council and Telford and Wrekin District Council each managing one half.
Location: The Gorge
Location: Buildwas
Official opening: November 1, 1864
Made from material: cast iron
GPS coordinates: 52.63083,-2.50306
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:23
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