Waterloo Bridge, Cast iron arch bridge in Betws-y-coed, Wales.
The bridge spans 32 meters over the River Conwy, featuring cast iron ribs supported by stone abutments and carrying two lanes of motor vehicle traffic.
Thomas Telford designed this Grade I listed structure in 1815, with construction completed in 1816, during the period of significant infrastructure development in Wales.
The bridge decorations incorporate the four national symbols of the United Kingdom: the rose, thistle, leek, and shamrock cast in iron elements.
The structure carries the A5 road, connecting London to Holyhead, and accommodates both vehicles and pedestrians with reinforced concrete additions from 1978.
Cast lettering on the segmental arch commemorates its construction year coinciding with the Battle of Waterloo, using materials from William Hazledine's foundry.
Location: Betws-y-coed
Inception: 1815
Architects: Thomas Telford
Official opening: 1816
Elevation above the sea: 13.1 m
GPS coordinates: 53.08520,-3.79530
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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