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River Bridge

Marton Civil Engineering (founded 1978) and John Packer (b.1967)

Parc Coetir, Pengam, Caerphilly (Caerffili)

River Bridge
River Bridge
River Bridge
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The footbridge has a distinctive 'bow string' design and provides a crossing point over Rhymney River. The form is a tied arch with transverse beams supporting three tie beams which, in turn, support the oak deck. The transverse beams curve upwards to create support for the arches. The balustrade, rather than being attached in a traditional manner to the deck, is welded to and emphasises the main arches, the 'vertical' balustrade members spiralling along the arch tubes as they tie together the top/bottom rails to the arches. The criss-cross of the vertical members, whilst creating a triangulated support for the top/bottom rails, also produces moiré interference patterns along the length, producing light/dark regions rippling out from the arches as one looks down the bridge.
Title

River Bridge

Medium

steel & Welsh oak decking

Measurements

H 120 x W 1800 x D 150 cm (E)

Accession number

CF81_DO_S173

Work type

Street furniture

Owner

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Custodian

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Work status

extant

Access

at all times

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Located at

Parc Coetir, Pengam

CF81 8LJ

Located about 200 m along riverside path to the north of the car park, in Pengam High Street by River Rhymney.