Armagh Street Bridge
The Armagh Street Bridge is a historic bridge on Armagh Street in Christchurch Central City. It sits between the Convention Centre Precinct and the Magistrate's Court at the south-west corner of Victoria Square. Its initial importance was it making a connection to the Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings just beyond the Magistrate's Court.
Armagh Street Bridge | |
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The bridge in 2009 | |
| Coordinates | 43.52877°S 172.63475°E |
| Carries | cars, trams, pedestrians, cyclists |
| Crosses | Avon River |
| Locale | Victoria Square, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | brick arch |
| Material | Clay brick, stone, cast-iron |
| Longest span | 12.2 metres (40 ft) |
| No. of spans | 1 |
| Clearance below | 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) |
| History | |
| Designer | Charles Walkden |
| Constructed by | Greig and Hunter |
| Opened | 11 December 1883 |
| Designated | 4 April 2004 |
| Reference no. | 1830 |
| Location | |
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