What type of bridge is Battersea Bridge?
Q: What type of bridge is Battersea Bridge?
A: Battersea Bridge is a cast-iron and granite five-span cantilever bridge crossing the River Thames in London, England.
Q: When was the first Battersea Bridge opened?
A: The first Battersea Bridge was opened to pedestrians in November 1771, and to vehicles in 1772.
Q: Who designed the original wooden bridge?
A: The original wooden bridge was designed by Henry Holland.
Q: Why did they have to strengthen it with iron girders?
A: They had to strengthen it with iron girders to reduce the dangers posed to passing shipping as boats often collided with it.
Q: Who designed the existing bridge that replaced the original one?
A: The existing bridge that replaced the original one was designed by Joseph Bazalgette.
Q: Is Battersea Bridge one of London's busiest Thames bridges?
A: No, Battersea Bridge is actually one of London's least busy Thames bridges.
Q: How did Battersea Bridge feature during Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Pageant on the Thames in 2012?
A:Battersea Bridge area marked the official start of the parade of ships and boats moving towards Tower Bridge during Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Pageant on the Thames in 2012.
