London Bridge

London Bridge is a road crossing made of reinforced concrete spanning the Thames between the City of London financial district and Southwark on the south bank. The structure extends roughly 283 meters, resting on two main piers, and includes several traffic lanes with wide pedestrian pavements on both sides.

Bridges have stood at this site since Roman times, with the first stone version built during the medieval period. The present structure dates from 1973 and replaced an 1831 granite bridge that was sold and relocated to Arizona.

Thousands of Londoners cross this bridge daily on foot, often without stopping because it serves mainly as a commuter route. Office workers pass over it in the morning and evening rush, while visitors pause at the railings to photograph the river and nearby landmarks.

Approaching from the north, travelers reach the bridge via King William Street, while those coming from the south arrive through Borough High Street. During rush hours, the pavements become crowded, so visiting in the morning or early afternoon allows for a quieter walk across.

Many visitors confuse this bridge with the nearby Tower Bridge, which appears far more memorable and gets photographed more often. The reason is simple: this crossing lacks prominent towers or decoration, so it often goes unnoticed despite handling more traffic each day.

Location: London Borough of Southwark

Location: City of London

Location: London

Inception: March 16, 1973

Official opening: 1973

Height: 16 m

Length: 283 m

Longest Span: 104 m

Width: 32 m

Made from material: prestressed concrete, reinforced concrete

GPS coordinates: 51.50806,-0.08778

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:37