Summit Bridge, Smethwick

Summit Bridge is a road bridge over a canal, built in 1789. It crosses the Old Main Line of the Birmingham Canal Navigations in Smethwick, in the West Midlands, England; it was part of John Smeaton's improvements to the canal system at its highest point in the area.

Summit Bridge
Coordinates52°30′10″N 1°58′41″W
OS grid referenceSP 0158 8943
CarriesRoebuck Lane
CrossesBCN Old Main Line
Heritage statusGrade II* listed
History
DesignerJohn Smeaton
Construction end1789
Location

It is a Grade II* listed building, listed on 8 February 2007. It is also a scheduled monument.

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