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Powick Bridge

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The bolted flanged connections between individual rib sections can be seen in the shadows

Powick, near Worcester

There are two bridges over the River Teme at Powick, the ancient 'Powick Old Bridge' and the 19th C. 'Powick New Bridge'.

Powick New Bridge

Built 1836-7, opened 1838.

Engineer Charles Henry Capper.

The main span has seven cast iron arch ribs, with integral spandrels, each assembled from three sections. Fine foundrywork by W. Yates of Birmingham.

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