Viaducts Collection

Runcorn-Widnes Bridge
A striking impression of the then newly built Runcorn - Widnes Bridge, which connects Cheshire with Lancashire, across the Manchester Ship Canal. Date: 1962

Newcastle Bridge - Old
The bridge over the Tyne at Newcastle, with buildings on it, destroyed by flood in 1771

Newport Bridge 1906
Newport Transporter Bridge, Monmouthshire, Wales, is one of the worlds few surviving aerial ferries. It was completed in 1906 by French engineer Ferdinand Arnodin. Date: 1906

Dale and viaduct from Monsal Head, Monsal Dale, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Ribblehead Viaduct on the Settle-Carlisle railway line, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Hammersmith Bridge, west London, was the first suspension bridge over the River Thames. It was designed by noted civil engineer Sir Joseph Bazalgette. Date: completed 1887

Royal Gorge Bridge
The railway bridge over the Royal Gorge, Colorado : at the time of its construction, it is the highest bridge in the world

Forth Bridge Construct
The Forth Bridge during construction. Designed by Sir John Fowler (1817- 1898) and Sir Benjamin Baker (1840-1907) and constructed by Sir William Arrol (1839-1913)

Picture No. 10899522
The Millau viaduct or viaduc de Millau Date:

The great Crumlin Viaduct
Victorian crowds gather and watch as a train passes along the Crumlin Viaduct in Wales, carrying the Newport, Abergavenny and Hereford Railway

Connel Ferry Bridge
The Connel Ferry Bridge, the worlds 2nd largest steel cantilever bridge, Argyllshire, Scotland, opened in 1903. The Ballachulish railway line closed in 1966

Barton Swing Bridge
The Barton Swing Aqueduct is a feat of Victorian civil engineering, at Barton upon Irwell, England. It carries the Bridgewater Canal over the Manchester Ship Canal. Date: completed 1893

Knaresborough Viaduct and River Nidd in autumn, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Newcastle / Swing Bridge
The opening of the new swing bridge at Newcastle-on-Tyne on June 15th 1876. The bridge was designed by William Armstrong

Trent Bridge, Nottingam
Trent Bridge, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. Date: 1950s

Chirk Viaduct
The Chirk Viaduct on the Shrewsbury & Chester Railway erected between 1846-1848 by Henry Robertson. Running alongside is the lower Chirk Aqueduct built 1801 by Telford

Runcorn Bridge 1905
This bridge connected Runcorn and Widnes across the river Mersey. It opened 29 May 1905, replacing the previous ferry. Known locally as " The Car" after its suspension bridge

Millau viaduct spanning the Tarn Gorge, southern France. At 336 metres the cable-stayed Viaduc de Millau is the highest
MAB-72 Millau viaduct spanning the Tarn Gorge, southern France At 336 metres the cable-stayed Viaduc de Millau is the highest bridge in the world and 2.5 kms long

Sydney Bridge Construct
The Sydnet Harbour bridge nearing completion : at the time of its opening, it is the largest suspension bridge in the world

Street scene with Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash, Cornwall
Street scene in Saltash, Cornwall, with Brunels Royal Albert Bridge towering above, crossing the River Tamar between Plymouth, Devon, and Saltash, Cornwall. Date: 1960s

Runcorn-Widnes Bridge
A striking impression of the then newly built Runcorn - Widnes Bridge, which connects Cheshire with Lancashire, across the Manchester Ship Canal. Date: 1962

Machynlleth Bridge
The bridge over the River Dovey at Machynlleth, Montgomeryshire, Wales. Date: circa 1805

Railway Arch Newcastle
The railway arch over Dean Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, connecting the York and Berwick railway. It was opened by George Hudson, M.P. on 29 August 1848

Knaresborough Viaduct and River Nidd in autumn, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Williamsburg Bridge NY
The Williamsburg Bridge over the East River, New York

San Francisco Bay Bridge
The San Francisco Bay Bridge - at this time, it is the longest bridge in the world

Bridge / Menai Tubular
Menai Tubular Bridge

Over London by Rail From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872. Back view of typical 19th century London artisan terrace houses with washhouses

Northwich Swing Bridge
A scene on the Manchester Ship Canal at Warrington, Cheshire, England, showing the Northwich Road Swing Bridge, opened to allow a large vessel to pass along the canal. Date: 1950s

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Sheffield Flood 1864, w00435

Clifton Suspension Brg
The Bridge under construction. Part of the bridge was moved from the old Hungerford Bridge over the Thames

Clifton Bridge Photo
Clifton suspension bridge over the Avon, linking Gloucester- shire and Somerset, opened 1864, is largely constructed from the materials of Londons former Hungerford Bridge

Mytholmbridge Viaducts, Thongsbridge, Huddersfield, England
Mytholmbridge Viaducts, Thongsbridge, Huddersfield, near Holmfirth, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1910s

Five Arches, Herries Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: s07546

Bernina Express passes on a viaduct near Tarasp, Graubunden, Engadine, Switzerland

Bernina Express transit on the viaduct in winter. Lower Engadine, Canton of Grisons, Switzerland, Europe

Landwasser Viaduct, Filisur, Albula railway on the Glacier Express route, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Switzerland, Europe

Picture No. 10900591
The Rail Viaduct Date:

Verrazano Bridge
The Verrazano - Narrows Bridge, (Staten Island - Brooklyn), New York, U.S.A. The upper level opened 21 November 1964, the lower opened 28 June 1969. Date: 1960s

Ribchester Bridge
The fine old bridge which spans the River Ribble at the former Roman fort of Ribchester, Lancashire, England. Date: 17th century

View of river valley with viaduct and sheep in foreground, looking from Monsal Head, Headstone Viaduct, River Wye, Monsal Dale, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, october

Elegant stone bridge on the river Minnick, Galloway, Scotland, attributed to oman engineers. Date: in 1908

THE TWO MENAI BRIDGES
The two Menai bridges - the suspension road bridge built by Telford, opened January 1826; and the tubular railway bridge by Stephenson and Fairbairn, opened 1850. Date: 1850

William Jessop and Sons, Brightside Works, Brightside Lane, c. 1858
Showing Brightside Low and Top Works

Picture No. 10741187
England - Aerial view, Holmes Chapel Viaduct and railway line Date:

Monnow Bridge and Gate, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales. Built across the River Wye, circa 1270, a rare survival of a bridge with a defensive gateway. Date: 13th century

Roman Bridge in Scotland
The fine Roman bridge over the River Minnoch, near Newton Stewart, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. Date: 1930s

Foyer Falls / Pennants
A view of people crossing the bridge over the upper fall of Fyers or Foyers, Scotland

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From the iconic Newcastle Bridge to the historic Runcorn-Widnes Bridge, they have stood as remarkable engineering marvels throughout history. Take a step back in time with the Newport Bridge of 1906, a testament to architectural ingenuity. The elegant Hammersmith Bridge showcases both beauty and functionality, while the Dale and viaduct from Monsal Head in Derbyshire offers breathtaking views of nature's splendor. Traveling further north, witness the grandeur of the Ribblehead Viaduct on the Settle-Carlisle railway line in North Yorkshire. Its imposing structure commands attention and serves as a symbol of human achievement. Across waters lies Scotland's Forth Bridge Construct, an engineering masterpiece that has captivated hearts for over a century. Venturing westward brings us to Connel Ferry Bridge, connecting communities with its graceful arches. In Colorado's Royal Gorge, prepare to be awestruck by one of America's highest suspension bridges – an architectural feat suspended high above stunning natural scenery. Picture No. 10899522 captures another gem – Barton Swing Bridge – showcasing its unique mechanism that allows it to swing open for passing boats along Manchester Ship Canal. Finally, we return full circle to Newcastle/Swing Bridge - a true blend of tradition and innovation - where old meets new seamlessly amidst bustling city life. Viaducts stand not only as physical connections but also as testaments to human creativity and determination; they bridge gaps between cities and cultures while leaving lasting impressions on all who encounter them.