Penwortham Bridge, Road bridge in Preston, England
The Penwortham Bridge spans the River Ribble with five unequal segmental arches made of red sandstone and a cobbled carriageway measuring 5.49 meters wide.
Built in 1759 after an initial structure collapsed in 1756, this bridge remained the lowest crossing point over the River Ribble until the early twentieth century.
The bridge received its Grade II listed status in two phases, with the southern portion designated in 1962 and the northern section in 1979.
The central arch extends 18.19 meters across, while an additional sixth arch on the northern side provides access from the western direction.
The structure features different sized arches that progressively increase in height toward the center, creating an engineering pattern characteristic of eighteenth-century design.
Location: Preston
GPS coordinates: 53.74880,-2.71403
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:46
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