Albert Edward Bridge
The Albert Edward Bridge is a railway bridge spanning the River Severn at Coalbrookdale in Shropshire, England.
Albert Edward Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 52°37′51″N 2°30′11″W |
| Carries | Wenlock, Craven Arms and Lightmoor Extension Railway |
| Crosses | River Severn |
| Locale | Coalbrookdale |
| Named for | Edward VII |
| Heritage status | Grade II listed building |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | arch bridge |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Longest span | 200 feet (61 m) |
| No. of spans | 1 |
| Rail characteristics | |
| No. of tracks | 2 |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8.5 in (1,435 mm) |
| History | |
| Designer | John Fowler |
| Opened | 1 November 1864 |
| Statistics | |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | Albert Edward Bridge |
| Designated | 24 February 1986 |
| Reference no. | 1055277 |
| Location | |
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