General Information
| Other name(s): | King Edward VII Bridge |
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| Beginning of works: | 1900 |
| Completion: | 20 May 1903 |
| Status: | in use |
Project Type
| Structure: |
Elliptical arch bridge |
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| Function / usage: |
Road bridge |
| Material: |
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Location
| Location: |
Kew, Richmond upon Thames, London, England, United Kingdom |
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| Crosses: |
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| Coordinates: | 51° 29' 13.01" N 0° 17' 14.78" W |
Technical Information
Dimensions
| width | 16.76 m | |
| total length | 360.27 m | |
| span lengths | 35.36 m - 40.54 m - 35.36 m | |
| number of spans | 3 |
Materials
| piers |
granite
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| arches |
granite
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| abutments |
granite
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Chronology
| 20 May 1903 | The bridge is opened by King Edward VII and named after him. However, the name is later changed back to Kew Bridge. |
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Participants
Design
- John Wolfe-Barry (designer)
Relevant Web Sites
Relevant Publications
- (1981): Thames Crossings. Bridges, Tunnels and Ferries. David & Charles, Newton Abbot (United Kingdom), pp. 172-174.
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20011236 - Published on:
01/01/2004 - Last updated on:
02/02/2018
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