Itchen Bridge, Box girder bridge in Southampton, England
The Itchen Bridge extends 800 meters across the River Itchen, reaching a height of 28 meters with a total weight of 62,000 tons.
Construction of the bridge started on March 22, 1974, replacing the Woolston Floating Bridge that had operated since 1836 across the River Itchen.
The bridge opening ceremony on June 1, 1977 featured Edith Parks as the first public person to cross, followed by the mayoral car leading traffic.
The bridge operates with automated toll collection systems, offering SmartCities cards, contactless payments, and cash options for different vehicle categories.
The structure displays white and blue LED lights visible from 8 kilometers down Southampton Water, marking its presence along the maritime route.
Location: Southampton
GPS coordinates: 50.89880,-1.38470
Latest update: May 18, 2025 17:20
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