Description and History of Site:-
Designed by F. Marsden, City Engineer of Bradford, in collaboration with H. R. Hepworth, County Surveyor of the West Riding, the bridge was built in 1932 by Messrs. Lotz and Kier. The West Riding approach was constructed by R. Naylor and Sons, while the Bradford approach was completed by the Bradford Corporation using direct labour.

Replacing a narrow two-span stone bridge, it formed part of a major road-widening programme within the County Borough of Bradford and now carries the A658 Bradford–Harrogate road. The structure is a fine example of reinforced concrete engineering, comprising five spans from 26 ft. (7.92m) to 32 ft. (9.75m), with an overall length of 156 ft. (47.55m). It provides a 40 ft. (12.91m) carriageway and two 10 ft. (3.05m) footways. The bridge cost about £18,600 to build.

Further Reading and References:-
British Bridges, An Illustrated Technical and Historical Record. Public Works Roads and Transport Congress London 1933 p331.
Photographs by Hobbs Offen and Co 68 Victoria Street London

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Key Words :- road bridge reinforced concrete river aire

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public highway

Address :- A658, Apperley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 0NB
Grid Ref :- SE 19499 37919
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.837162 , Long -1.705177
Local Authority :- City of Bradford
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - No Protection
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1932 - current
Contributor :- John Suter - 3 March 2016

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