London Bridge, Road bridge in Central London, United Kingdom
The reinforced concrete structure spans 283 meters across the River Thames, connecting the City of London with the Borough of Southwark.
The current bridge, inaugurated in 1973, replaced the 1831 granite structure that was dismantled and relocated to Lake Havasu City in Arizona.
The bridge appears in numerous medieval chronicles as a commercial center where shops, houses, and watermills operated directly on the crossing structure.
The 32-meter wide crossing accommodates four vehicle lanes and two pedestrian walkways, serving as a primary route between north and south London.
The structure incorporates prestressed concrete box girder engineering principles, reaching a height of 16 meters above the river surface.
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: September 23, 2025 16:45
The stone arch bridges connect ancient trade routes and cities. These structures from Roman times to modern era display various construction methods. The bridges serve as connections, living spaces and trading places.
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