Wexford Bridge

Bridge

What is recorded here

Seven-arch bridge over river, built 1997. Series of seven segmental-profile riveted steel sections on paired reinforced concrete piers with cantilevered deck supporting tubular mild steel railings. Sited spanning River Slaney.

Read the whole record

A bridge erected to designs by J.B. Barry and Partners (established 1959) of Dublin representing an important component of the civil engineering heritage of Wexford with the assembly and installation of the Italian-manufactured riveted steel sections 'in just ten weeks...believed to be the largest project of its kind [in Ireland] and the shortest contract period for the replacement of a bridge of this size in Europe' (The Irish Times 21st November 1997). NOTE: A panel records the history of Wexford Bridge dating back to the late eighteenth century and a timber bridge erected (1794-5) to designs by Lemuel Cox (1736-1806) of Boston, Massachusetts; a drawbridge erected (1856) to designs (1851) by James Barry Farrell (1810-93), County Surveyor for County Wexford (appointed 1840; retired 1891); and a prestressed concrete bridge erected (1956-9) 'by Ascon Limited' (established 1957).

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 15501001

This does not grant access. Most recorded buildings are privately owned; view them only from public ground unless the owner allows entry.

What do you know about this place?Tap to add a comment or ask a question

Places near here

Photo credits

National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
Andreas F. Borchert, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dean Molyneaux, Wikimedia Commons
Brady Shipman Martin; photographer not stated, Brady Shipman Martin

cobbles/flags/paving/kerbing314 yd

Explorer Tom Cobbles in Commercial Quay, Wexford, would survive a zombie attack simply by letting them trip over every single one of…

bank/financial institution406 yd

Explorer Tom Bank or financial institution in County Wexford is a granite beauty designed by William Francis Caldbeck back in 1864…

Church in WexfordChurch · 466 yd

Explorer Tom St Iberius' Church in Wexford would bring a huge bag of myths to any party. It claims to be the site of an early church…

Corish Memorial HallHouse · 491 yd

Explorer Tom Corish Memorial Hall has a curse that only affects people who don’t wave at it first, so be polite or suffer the…

CorryHouse · 518 yd

Explorer Tom This other Corry house has an escape plan involving a secret tunnel to the river that definitely doesn’t exist. It’s…

Lancaster HouseHouse · 715 yd

Explorer Tom Lancaster House in Townparks is dressed in red brick, looking like it’s trying very hard to impress its neighbours on…

graveyard/cemetery809 yd

Explorer Tom Graveyard or cemetery on Mary's Lane was once ruled by a very opinionated goat. This bit of ecclesiastical heritage has…

church/chapel832 yd

Explorer Tom Church or chapel on Mary's Lane is a mass house that’s been perfect in nearly every detail since before 1958. It’s got…

Historic buildingOfficially recorded historic building · 849 yd

Explorer Tom Historic building on Clifford Street is one of thirteen clones pretending to be unique, but I can smell the copy-paste…

Catholic Church of the AssumptionConvent/nunnery · 952 yd

Explorer Tom Catholic Church of the Assumption in Wexford would order extra salt and vinegar with its chips, which is a bit much for…

St. Joseph's GAAGAA ground · 1.7 mi

Min Ryan ParkPark · 1.9 mi

Explorer Tom Min Ryan Park in Wexford has a skate park, wildflower meadows and a name with enough history to make a schoolbook clear…

More historic places in County Wexford · All of County Wexford

Add to this placeAdd a picture Add a detailed tip Add a story

Explore the map1,095,414 places to discover

Next place · or swipecobbles/flags/paving/kerbing