List of bridges in Cambridge
The following is a list and brief history of the bridges over the River Cam in Cambridge, England.
The River Cam enters Cambridge from the south west of the city and heads north past many of the historic colleges of the University of Cambridge along the open area known as 'The Backs'. After passing St John's College, it turns sharply and runs east, passing the weir at Jesus Green and the boathouses alongside Midsummer Common. Passing Chesterton, it turns north again and leaves the city, running a further 12 miles before merging with the Great Ouse.
Current bridges in Cambridge (South to North)
Footbridge, Coe Fen
Links Coe Fen behind the Ley's School over a second small bridge to Lammas Land, near the area known as Hobson's Paradise. Known to most serious punters as the easiest for bridge_hopping
Fen Causeway Bridge
The first road bridge that is reached as the river enters the city.
Crusoe Bridge
A footbridge linking Sheep's Green and Coe Fen, and the final bridge on the 'Upper River' before it reaches the small weir at the mill pond.
Silver Street Bridge (1958)
The site of bridges back to the 14th century, this wide bridge was designed by Edwin Lutyens.
Mathematical Bridge, Queens' College (1902)
This is the third version of the design, first built in 1749.
King's College Bridge (1819)
The first bridge on the site was built in the 15th century, and has been rebuilt several times before the current incarnation, designed by William Wilkins and built by Francis Braidwood.
Clare College Bridge (1640)
The oldest of Cambridge's current bridges, this bridge in classical style was built by Thomas Grumbold.
Garret Hostel Bridge (1960)
At least the eighth bridge on this site on Garret Hostel Lane between the colleges of Trinity and Trinity Hall. The current design is by T G Morgan.
Trinity College Bridge (1764)
Designed by James Essex it replaced a stone bridge built in 1651.
Kitchen Bridge, St John's College (1709)
The second oldest of Cambridge's remaining bridges, built by Robert Grumbold.
Bridge of Sighs, St John's College (1831)
Probably Cambridge's best-known bridge, designed by Henry Hutchison.
Magdalene Bridge (1823)
Very close to the location of the Roman ford (around 40AD), and the location of the first bridge in Cambridge (probably built by Offa in the 8th Century AD).
The latest bridge was designed by Arthur Browne in Gothic-revival style.
Footbridge over the weir, Jesus Green
An iron bridge over the weir that divides the 'Middle River' from the 'Lower River', where punts give way to rowing eights.
Victoria Avenue Bridge (1890)
Allowed the residents of Chesterton easy access to the city for the first time. The foundation stone was laid by Frederic Wace, mayor of Cambridge, on November 4 1889 and the bridge was officially opened by Wace on December 11 1890.
Footbridge, Midsummer Common
Cutters Ferry Bridge
A small footbridge, currently closed to pedestrians.
Elizabeth Way Bridge (1971)
A plain four-carriageway concrete bridge, opened by Lord Butler in his capacity as High Steward of Cambridge, on July 13 1971, and is Cambridge's most recent road bridge.
Footbridge, Stourbridge Common
Railway Bridge
A14 Bridge
Crosses the river just south of Baits Bite Lock.