Victoria Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Bath, England
Victoria Bridge is a cable-stayed structure of Bath stone and iron that crosses the River Avon. Its design uses diagonal iron bars in an unusual arrangement to distribute weight across the span.
Built in 1836, it originally served to carry beer across the river and remove the need for ferries. The structure represented an early example of Victorian engineering innovation.
The Grade II* listed structure represents early Victorian engineering, combining traditional bridge design with innovative load-bearing principles through its taper chain system.
The bridge accommodates pedestrians and cyclists crossing between both sides of Bath. It has been well maintained through careful restoration to keep it safe and accessible.
It was originally built to solve a practical brewing problem, making it one of the few bridges designed specifically for industrial cargo. The chain design attracted attention from engineers studying new load-bearing methods.
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