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If you're exploring South Bristol, chances are you'll cross Bedminster Bridge at some point — whether you're walking, cycling, or driving between the city centre and the buzzing neighbourhood of Bedminster. It's easy to treat it as just another river crossing, but this bridge carries more history, character, and local charm than most visitors realise. This guide covers everything you need to know before you go. Where Is Bedminster Bridge? The Bedminster Bridge spans the New Cut of the River Avon between central Bristol and the Bedminster/Southville area located in the southern part of the city. The bridge is located on the A38 road and forms a part of the gyratory system and is actually composed of two bridges that are parallel to each other: Bedminster Old Bridge and Bedminster New Bridge. A Bit of History The present-day Bedminster Bridge is said to have been constructed in 1883 after the previous one that was said to feel more like a street than a bridge becau...