The Iron Bridge, Cast iron arch bridge in Ironbridge, England
The Iron Bridge spans 60 meters across the River Severn with five cast iron ribs supporting its deck and reaching a height of 30 meters.
Thomas Farnolls Pritchard designed this structure in 1775, leading to its construction between 1777 and 1779 under Abraham Darby III's supervision.
The bridge represents a crucial milestone in engineering history as the first large-scale implementation of cast iron in construction, marking the start of new architectural possibilities.
The structure now serves exclusively pedestrian traffic since 1934, allowing visitors to cross the River Severn while examining its intricate iron components.
The bridge consists of 384 tons of cast iron formed into 800 different pieces that interlock to create the complete structure across the Ironbridge Gorge.
Location: The Gorge
Inception: 1779
Architects: Thomas Farnolls Pritchard
Official opening: January 1, 1781
Height: 30 m
Length: 60 m
Longest Span: 30.63 m
Made from material: cast iron, puddled iron
Website: https://ironbridge.org.uk/explore/the-iron-bridge-tollhouse
GPS coordinates: 52.62730,-2.48542
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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