The Manchester Bridge

Manchester Bridge in Richmond, Virginia carries U.S. Route 60 across the James River.

Its length is 2,906 feet, and it is unusually wide at 110 feet. This is due to a requirement in the Richmond-Manchester merger agreement of 1910 that a free pedestrian bridge be always provided between the two former cities.

In 1972, the Manchester Bridge replaced the old Ninth Street Bridge, which remained in service during the construction. When almost completed, it was pressed into temporary service earlier than planned during James River flooding as a result of Hurricane Agnes. The bridge is high above the river, and is not considered in danger of flooding.

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The Manchester Bridge

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The Manchester Bridge

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