Gasworks Bridge, Iron footbridge across River Thames in Oxford, England.
The Gasworks Bridge spans the River Thames between Iffley Lock and Osney Lock, connecting St Ebbes to the Grandpont nature reserve.
The Oxford & District Gas Company constructed this iron bridge in 1886 to support a railway branch line that transported coal from the Cherwell Valley Line.
The bridge transformation from industrial railway infrastructure to pedestrian crossing reflects the changing needs of Oxford's urban development through generations.
The bridge requires extensive repairs and remains closed until July 2024, with alternative routes available through nearby crossings for pedestrians.
Engineers assembled the bridge sections on the south bank of the Thames and floated them into position, demonstrating Victorian engineering methods.
Official opening: 1886
GPS coordinates: 51.74625,-1.26364
Latest update: March 11, 2025 03:13
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