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Hammersmith Bridge is a suspension bridge that crosses the River Thames in west London. It links the southern part of Hammersmith in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, on the north side of the river, and Barnes in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, on the south side of the river. The current bridge, which is Grade II* listed ...
- 400 ft (120 m)
- 700 ft (210 m)
- 6 October 1827; 196 years ago (first bridge), 11 June 1887; 136 years ago (current bridge)
- River Thames
Hammersmith Bridge, built in 1887, is one of the world's oldest suspension bridges which is why it is also one of Britain's most expensive to repair. It is a Grade II* listed structure made out of wood and wrought iron with the suspension held in place by cast iron pedestals. It is part of Britain’s engineering heritage and a national landmark.
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Hammersmith Bridge spans the River Thames between Hammersmith on the North side and Barnes on the South. It was designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette and opened in 1887, using the same foundations that were built for an earlier bridge, which had to be replaced because it couldn't cope with the weight of the traffic - even in the 19th century. The ...
Jan 6, 2010 · Discussion: List Entry Number: 1080793. DESCRIPTION: Hammersmith Bridge is an elaborate suspension bridge that is 250.5m long and 13.1m wide carrying an 8.2m wide carriageway formed from wrought-iron girders. The bridge has wrought-iron parapets, mild steel chain links and air draught gauges both up and down stream.
Dec 17, 2020 · Hammersmith Bridge is a suspension bridge that was opened, in its current incarnation, in 1887. Since its opening, the structure’s use has changed dramatically with the bridge carrying modern ...
Oct 29, 2020 · Hammersmith Bridge will not fully reopen to traffic for about six and a half years, it has been revealed. The 133-year-old bridge was closed entirely in August after cracks in the structure ...
Jan 18, 2024 · Hammersmith Bridge is one of the world's oldest suspension bridges, and is Grade II listed. A TfL spokesperson said: "We are supporting the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham in plans to fully ...
