Osney Rail Bridge, Railway bridge in Oxford, England
The iron railway bridge spans the River Thames between Iffley Lock and Osney Lock, connecting the Cherwell Valley Line from Didcot to Oxford.
The Great Western Railway constructed the first bridge in 1850 during the railway expansion, followed by a second structure built parallel in 1887.
The bridge forms part of Oxford's transportation heritage, representing the industrial development that connected the university city with surrounding regions.
Network Rail maintains the structure, which stands at 3.56 meters high and continues to serve regular passenger and freight traffic across the Thames.
The north section of the bridge rests on Osney Island, creating a distinctive configuration that influences its structural engineering and placement.
Location: Oxford
Official opening: 1850
GPS coordinates: 51.74722,-1.26724
Latest update: March 26, 2025 07:50
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