Trent Bridge (bridge)

Trent Bridge is an iron and stone road bridge across the River Trent in Nottingham, England. It is the principal river crossing for entrance to the city from the south, although the upstream Clifton Bridge is both larger and busier.

This article is about the river crossing in Nottingham. For the adjacent cricket ground, see Trent Bridge. For the bridge in Gainsborough, see Trent Bridge, Gainsborough.

Trent Bridge
View of Trent Bridge from the bank of the River Trent, West Bridgford
Coordinates52°56′18.4″N 1°08′10.9″W
CarriesRoad traffic ( A60 , single carriageway)
CrossesRiver Trent
LocaleNottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
Heritage statusGrade II listed
Characteristics
MaterialIron and stone
Width40 feet (12 m)
Longest span100 feet (30 m)
History
DesignerMarriott Ogle Tarbotton
Constructed byAndrew Handyside and Company
Construction start1868
Construction end1871
Location
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