Thorp Arch Bridge


Thorp Arch Bridge is a stone arch bridge opened in 1770 across the River Wharfe linking the West Yorkshire villages of Boston Spa on the southbank and Thorp Arch on the north.

Description

Thorp Arch bridge has five arched spans, two of which are over the current course of the river Wharfe is built of Ashlar magnesian limestone. The central arch has triangular cutwaters which accommodate pedestrian refuges in the parapets, the remaining piers have cutwaters terminating in offsets.

Public transport

The bridge carries the 7; Harrogate to Leeds via Wetherby bus route, operated by The Harrogate Bus Company