Northam Bridge, Road bridge in Northam, Southampton, England
The Northam Bridge extends 148 meters across the River Itchen, connecting the areas of Northam and Bitterne Manor with dual carriageways in each direction.
The initial wooden bridge from 1799 was replaced by an iron structure in 1889, which operated as a toll bridge until its transfer to Southampton Corporation in 1929.
The bridge stands as the first major prestressed concrete road bridge constructed in the United Kingdom, marking a milestone in British engineering development.
The structure carries the A3024 road with a width of 13.5 meters and features a longest span of 32 meters, supporting daily commuter traffic between Southampton and eastern suburbs.
The bridge underwent substantial waterproofing renovations in 2015 as part of the national pinch-point programme to maintain its structural integrity.
Location: City of Southampton
Official opening: 1799
Length: 148 m
Longest Span: 32 m
Width: 13.5 m
Made from material: concrete
Part of: Zone 3 A road
GPS coordinates: 50.91500,-1.38600
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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