Pontypridd Bridge, Stone arch bridge in Pontypridd, Wales
The single-span bridge rises 35 feet over the River Taff with three cylindrical holes at each end to reduce structural weight.
William Edwards completed this bridge in 1756 after three failed attempts, creating what became the longest single-span stone arch bridge in Europe.
The bridge design attracted notable landscape artists including Richard Wilson and JMW Turner who captured its engineering features in their paintings.
The structure's steep gradient prompted the construction of Victoria Bridge in 1857, offering an alternative route for horse-drawn vehicles and carts.
The bridge incorporates three circular holes of different sizes through each end, an innovative engineering solution developed to decrease masonry weight.
Location: Pontypridd
Official opening: 1756
Elevation above the sea: 53 m
Height: 10 m
Length: 46 m
Longest Span: 43 m
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 51.60500,-3.33825
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:31
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