Description and History of Site:-
The latest of several bridges that once crossed the river Foss at this point, the modern bridge was officially opened on November 22, 1956, by Hugh Molson MP the then joint parliamentary secretary at the Ministry of Transport and Aviation. It was built to carry the York inner ring road. From photographs at the time, it appears that the northern carriageway was built first, alongside the existing bridge. Once complete, the old bridge was demolished and the southern carriageway constructed in the same position as the earlier bridge.

Further Reading and References:-
YAS - Hatcher Card Index. Research funded by the Yorkshire Arts Association 1972.
Hatcher J, The Industrial Architecture of Yorkshire, Phillimore, 1985
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/history/10296332.History_of_Castle_Mills_Bridge/

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Key Words :- bridge

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public road or footpath

Address :- A1036 Tower Street / Fishergate, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4FH
Grid Ref :- SE 60612 51324
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.954468 , Long -1.077836
Local Authority :- York City Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1856 -
Record Date :- 4 July 2015

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