Cowley Bridges, Exeter

2021. Road bridge over former Bristol & Exeter Railway

Closer views of skewed arch

2021. River Exe Bridge.

2021. River Creedy Bridge.

There are three bridges close together on the road that is now the A377 between Exeter and Crediton. From Exeter these bridges are -

• Road bridge over the main line, with a masonry arch having a pronounced degree of skew. Note: The photographs show the only accessible view, through a fence, and access is via busy roads, with no convenient parking.

• Bridge over the River Exe designed and built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel

• Bridge over the River Creedy designed by James Green

Isambard Kingdom Brunel was the Engineer for the line, but William Froude is generally credited with the design of the skewed arch bridge.

Pynes Bridge is located nearby.

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