The replacement, over which cyclists may legally cycle, was opened on. The original footbridge was closed in 2003 after over 75 years of service, and removed during December 2004. map 16 Cutter Ferry Bridge (2005) Ī pedestrian and cycle bridge that links Cutter Ferry Lane with Midsummer Common. The bridge was built in 1927, and is now open for use by cyclists. ![]() Named after the Fort St George pub near its southern end, the site was previously home to a ferry that was "probably the busiest of all the river crossings, running from 8 a.m. map 15 Fort St George footbridge, Midsummer Common (1927) The bridge was rebuilt for strengthening in 1992. The foundation stone was laid by Frederic Wace, mayor of Cambridge, on 4 November 1889 and the bridge was officially opened by Wace on 11 December 1890. ![]() map 14 Victoria Bridge (1890) Īllowed the residents of Chesterton easy access to the city for the first time. Lower River (downstream of Jesus Green weir) Jesus Lock footbridge (1892) Īn iron bridge over the weir that divides the 'Middle River' from the 'Lower River', where punting gives way to rowing. The latest bridge was designed by Arthur Browne in Gothic revival style and was rebuilt in the same style in 1982. It is very close to the location of the Roman ford (around 50 AD), and the location of the first Roman bridge in Cambridge (probably re-built by Offa in the 8th century). Named after Magdalene College, which stands nearby. Magdalene Bridge viewed from the boardwalk near Quayside, with the tower of St John's College New Court in the background. map 5 Mathematical Bridge, Queens' College (1902) The present wide bridge, clad in Portland stone was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1932 and built in 1958-9. Repairs, however, allowed the bridge to last for a further 40 years. The site of bridges back to the 14th century, a cast iron bridge was built in 1843 but increasing heavy traffic led to a 1913 survey that determined the need for a new bridge. Two wooden bridges within the college grounds connecting the main site with the college's two islands. map 3 Middle River (between mill pond weir and Jesus Green weir) Darwin College Bridges map 2 Crusoe Bridge (1898–99) Ī steel footbridge with timber deck and supported on four cast-iron columns, linking Sheep's Green and Coe Fen, and the final bridge on the 'Upper River' before it reaches the small weir at the mill pond. The road was formally opened on 9 December 1926. ![]() The first road bridge that is reached as the river enters the city. Also known as Sheep's Green bridge, it was closed in the second quarter of 2006 to replace the steps with ramps to make it easier for cyclists and prams to cross. Links Coe Fen behind The Leys School over a second small bridge to Lammas Land, near the area known as Hobson's Paradise. Also known as Brasel Bridge, this 1790 brick bridge replaced a wooden bridge at the site of a ford. The most upstream bridge in Cambridge (UK Parliament constituency) lies along Grantchester Road between Grantchester and Trumpington. Passing Chesterton, it turns north again and leaves the city, running a further 12 mi (19 km) before merging with the Great Ouse at Pope's Corner to the south of Ely.īridges over the River Cam (south to north) Upper River (upstream of mill pond weir) Trumpington Bridge (1790) After passing St John's College, it turns sharply and runs east, passing the weir at Jesus Green and the boathouses alongside Midsummer Common. ![]() The River Cam enters Cambridge from the south west of the city and heads north past many of the historic colleges of the University of Cambridge along the open area known as The Backs. The following is a list and brief history of the bridges in Cambridge, England, principally those over the River Cam of which there are 25, soon to be 26.
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