Ashton Avenue Bridge, Grade II listed railway bridge in Bristol, England.
The Ashton Avenue Bridge spans across the River Avon with three spans constructed of iron, featuring a total length of 582 feet connecting both sides.
The bridge opened in October 1906 with an initial cost of £70,389, considerably higher than the estimated £36,500, partly funded by Great Western Railway.
This structure represents early 20th-century industrial engineering, combining railway transportation with maritime navigation through its dual-deck design and swing mechanism.
The bridge currently serves as a route for MetroBus guided busway and National Cycle Network paths, connecting different transportation modes across Bristol.
The southern pier contained a swinging span that operated in both directions, powered by Armstrong Whitworth's hydraulic system until being welded shut in 1951.
Location: City of Bristol
Official opening: October 3, 1906
GPS coordinates: 51.44610,-2.62190
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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