Prince Street Bridge, Swing bridge and Grade II listed structure in Bristol, United Kingdom
Prince Street Bridge spans across Bristol Harbour, connecting Prince Street to Wapping Road between the Arnolfini art centre and M Shed museum.
The iron bridge was constructed in 1879 to replace an earlier structure from 1809, standing on the location of the ancient Gib ferry owned by Bristol Cathedral.
The bridge serves as a central crossing point in Bristol's maritime district, connecting numerous cultural institutions and historical landmarks along the waterfront.
The bridge requires advance notice of at least 12 hours for opening, with operational hours from 9:30 am to 7:15 pm for vessel passage.
The structure operates through water hydraulic power supplied by the adjacent engine house and accumulator tower, maintaining its original engineering system.
Location: City of Bristol
GPS coordinates: 51.44863,-2.59673
Latest update: April 2, 2025 16:59
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