Reedham Swing Bridge

The Reedham Swing Bridge spans across the River Yare with two railway tracks and rotates horizontally to allow water vessels to pass through.

The Great Eastern Railway constructed the current double-track bridge in 1903 to replace the original single-track structure from the 1840s.

The bridge connects the communities along the Wherry Line between Norwich and Lowestoft while maintaining traditional river navigation patterns.

A signal box from 1904 controls the bridge operations, which opens approximately 1,300 times annually for boats to navigate the River Yare.

The bridge maintains a clearance of 10 feet above water and extends 54.5 feet wide, accommodating both modern rail traffic and traditional wherry boats.

GPS coordinates: 52.55887,1.57237

Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:11