Portumna bridge, Steel swing bridge in County Galway, Ireland.
The five-span road bridge stretches across the River Shannon, connecting County Galway to County Tipperary through a steel girder construction on cast iron pillars.
Completed in 1911, the bridge was designed by London engineer C. E. Stanier and constructed by Hammerley Heenan from the Newton Heath Ironworks in Manchester.
The bridge represents a vital connection point between the counties of Galway and Tipperary, serving as a central transportation route for local communities.
The bridge operates on fixed schedules to allow vessels with more than 4 feet of air draft to pass, with waiting quays available both north and south.
The bridge features a central section resting on Hayes Island, where the original bridge operator's house still stands predating the current structure.
Location: County Galway
GPS coordinates: 53.09110,-8.19400
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:14
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