Pont Briwet, Railway bridge in Penrhyndeudraeth, Wales.
The Pont Briwet crosses the River Dwyryd estuary with a 120-meter span, connecting the communities of Penrhyndeudraeth and Talsarnau in North Wales.
Opening in 1867, the original timber viaduct served as a crucial link for the Cambrian Railways company, facilitating transportation between Pwllheli and Machynlleth.
The bridge name derives from Welsh word 'briwo', indicating the stone foundations used for drainage and land reclamation in the surrounding area.
The new structure, completed in 2015 for £20 million, replaced the previous single-lane bridge and eliminated an 8-mile detour through narrow roads.
The construction incorporates both railway tracks and a two-lane road, along with dedicated paths for cyclists and pedestrians crossing the Dwyryd estuary.
Location: Talsarnau
Official opening: 1867
Elevation above the sea: 1 m
GPS coordinates: 52.92417,-4.05567
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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