Battersea Railway Bridge

Battersea Railway Bridge is a railway bridge spanning the River Thames between Chelsea and Battersea with five cast iron and granite arches. The structure stretches roughly 200 meters and connects the two areas with Victorian engineering.

Engineer Joseph Bazalgette designed this bridge, which opened in 1863 and replaced an older wooden structure from 1771. The work was part of modern Victorian-era transport infrastructure for London.

The bridge received Grade II* listed status in 1983, recognizing its architectural importance among London's Victorian transportation structures.

Pedestrians and cyclists can use the bridge with sturdy walkways attached to the structure. The clearance height above water is roughly 5 to 6 meters, which occasionally prevents smaller vessels from passing underneath.

The bridge's curved alignment at a bend in the Thames has led to several vessel collisions throughout its operational history.

Location: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Location: London Borough of Wandsworth

Official opening: March 2, 1863

Part of: West London Line

GPS coordinates: 51.47340,-0.17990

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:49