Temple footbridge closed. Again.

[ianc1200]

Any experiences of navigating under Temple footbridge? I understand only the smaller arches next to the bank are open, I've seen 4m headroom + 4m wide maximum size quoted, but think the bridge was quite curved at the edge & wonder if there are depth issues as well. Intend first upriver jaunt for five years in next month/before July, with radar arch down 3.4m airdraft, 3.8m wide and 1m draft.

 

[Chris_d]

Any experiences of navigating under Temple footbridge? I understand only the smaller arches next to the bank are open, I've seen 4m headroom + 4m wide maximum size quoted, but think the bridge was quite curved at the edge & wonder if there are depth issues as well. Intend first upriver jaunt for five years in next month/before July, with radar arch down 3.4m airdraft, 3.8m wide and 1m draft.

It's tight but you'll be fine, we're similar and got through no problem, the Harleyford side both ways.

 

[shades]

Any experiences of navigating under Temple footbridge? I understand only the smaller arches next to the bank are open, I've seen 4m headroom + 4m wide maximum size quoted, but think the bridge was quite curved at the edge & wonder if there are depth issues as well. Intend first upriver jaunt for five years in next month/before July, with radar arch down 3.4m airdraft, 3.8m wide and 1m draft.

Magna Carta (hotelboat) has been through the arch nearest Harleyford a few times

 

[Outinthedinghy]

Which one will be next. Abingdon? Hambleden?

Looks like Abingdon is the answer to the question.

 

[Outinthedinghy]

https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/25121562.abingdon-popular-walkway-lock-closed-safety-reasons/


"...we are investigating issues relating to the corrosion of the steelwork supporting the pedestrian walkway."

Steel and concrete. Aging infrastructure so this is going to stay closed I think.