Inglis Bridge, Monmouth

Inglis Bridge
View of the bridge looking east, taken in 2012 when the bridge was fully accessible
Coordinates51°49′01″N 2°42′57″W / 51.8169°N 2.7158°W / 51.8169; -2.7158
CarriesPedestrian traffic
CrossesRiver Monnow
LocaleMonmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales
Characteristics
DesignInglis Mark II
MaterialSteel
Total length27.4 m (90 ft)
Width2.9 m (9 ft 6 in)
No. of spans1
History
DesignerCharles Inglis
Construction end1931, refurbished 1988
Statistics
Daily trafficPedestrian (originally vehicular)
Listed Building – Grade II
Official nameInglis Bridge over River Monnow
Designated23 March 2011
Reference no.87635
Location
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The Inglis Bridge, Monmouth, Wales crosses the River Monnow linking Vauxhall Fields and the suburb of Osbaston. Designed by, and named after, Charles Inglis, the bridge was constructed in 1931 and refurbished in 1988. It is a Mark II model of an Inglis bridge, and the only known example in Britain of such a bridge still in public use. Access is now limited to pedestrians, vehicular use being prohibited in 2018 on safety grounds. The bridge is a Grade II listed structure.