Christchurch Bridge, Cable-stayed footbridge in Reading, Great Britain
The Christchurch Bridge spans 68 meters across the River Thames, featuring a 39-meter-high mast positioned on the north bank near Christchurch Meadows.
Design Engine Architects and Peter Brett Associates created this £5.9 million transportation structure, which opened on September 30, 2015 after a public naming competition.
The bridge name connects to Christ Church in Oxford, reflecting historical land ownership in Reading and educational partnerships between these institutions.
This crossing provides dedicated paths for cyclists and pedestrians, with widths varying from 3.5 to 6.75 meters and LED lighting systems for evening use.
The structure includes 234 LED lights and 14 pairs of cables wrapped in perforated stainless steel shrouds, creating distinctive illumination patterns at night.
Location: Reading
Inception: September 30, 2015
Official opening: September 30, 2015
GPS coordinates: 51.46211,-0.97025
Latest update: April 7, 2025 07:09
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