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Over Bridge

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Over Bridge
Location Map ( geo)
The new bridge at Over - Geograph - 435116.jpg
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County
Gloucestershire
Highway Authority
National Highways
Opening Date
1827
Additional Information
Engineer:  Thomas Telford
On road(s)
A40
Crossings related to the A40

Over Bridge is a bridge over the Western Channel of the River Severn to the west of Gloucester. It carries the dualled A40, which meets Over Roundabout at the eastern end of the bridge.

Telford's Bridge

Telford's Bridge

The older bridge, built by Thomas Telford in 1827, still stands immediately downstream. This is a single span stone arch bridge with some interesting details.





Over Bridge
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Telford's Bridge - Geograph - 1081112.jpgThe Telford's bridge - Geograph - 1081104.jpgThe new bridge at Over - Geograph - 435116.jpg
Crossings of the River Severn
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