Foundry Bridge

painting of the original Foundry Bridge between c. 1822–1833]] The first bridge was built on the site in 1810–11. At the time, the area was a rural site. However, an old iron foundry was situated nearby, giving Foundry Bridge its name. This original bridge featured a timber deck on stone piers, and allowed the occasional horse-drawn cart to pass on the byway. In April 1844, the opening of the first railway between Norwich and Yarmouth was opened, and Norwich railway station was built on the east side of the river, stimulating development in the area. The same year, the original bridge was replaced by a cast iron bridge for improved access, funded jointly by the city and the Norfolk Railway…

The present single-span wrought iron bridge has a wrought span of 55 ft, comprising four main girders at 4.17 ft deep. Between the parapets is a girth of 50 ft.