Caversham Bridge, Road bridge in Reading, England
Caversham Bridge spans across the River Thames, connecting the Caversham district with Reading town center through two concrete spans and a central pier.
The first wooden bridge at this location appeared between 1163 and 1231, featuring a chapel dedicated to St Anne mentioned in documents from Henry III.
The bridge structure from 1806 inspired artist Joseph Mallord William Turner to create a painting depicting cattle crossing the water beneath its spans.
The current bridge, opened in 1926, carries the A4155 road and provides access to Pipers Island while serving both vehicles and pedestrians.
The bridge underwent multiple transformations, from wood to iron in 1869, before the current concrete structure with granite balustrades replaced it.
Inception: 1926
Official opening: 1926
GPS coordinates: 51.46583,-0.97722
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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