Seán Heuston Bridge

Seán Heuston Bridge (Irish: Droichead Seán Heuston) is a cast-iron bridge spanning the River Liffey beside Heuston Station in Dublin, Ireland. It was previously named King's Bridge and Sarsfield Bridge - and the bridge and adjacent train station are still commonly referred to by older Dubliners as "Kings Bridge" and "Kings Bridge Station" respectively. Previously used for road traffic, the bridge now carries pedestrian and Luas (tram) traffic.

Seán Heuston Bridge

Droichead Seán Heuston
Seán Heuston Bridge seen from Frank Sherwin Bridge
Coordinates53.3474°N 6.2919°W / 53.3474; -6.2919
CarriesLuas, pedestrians
CrossesRiver Liffey
LocaleDublin, Ireland
Other name(s)King's Bridge (1828-1923), Sarsfield Bridge (1923-41)
Characteristics
MaterialCast-iron
Total length~30m
Width~9m
No. of spans1
History
DesignerGeorge Papworth
Construction startDecember 1827
Construction end1828
Location
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