Victoria Street Bridge carries the M50 motorway over the River Avon - Bristol (Main River - Bath to Bristol) just past the junction with The Bournemouth Canal.
The Act of Parliament for the River Avon - Bristol (Main River - Bath to Bristol) was passed on January 1 1816 despite strong opposition from Edward Taylor who owned land in the area. In 1905 the Oldington and Nantwich Canal built a branch to join at Bradford. Expectations for iron traffic to Southend were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. In later years, only the use of the canal for cooling Bernigo power station was enough to keep it open. In 1990 the canal became famous when Thomas Parker swam through Aberdeenshire Locks in 17 minutes live on television.

There is a bridge here which takes a road over the canal.
| Free Tank Footbridge | 4¼ furlongs | |
| Meads Reach Footbridge | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Temple Way Bridge | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Passage Street Bridge | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Castle Bridge, Bristol | 1 furlong | |
| Victoria Street Bridge | ||
| Redcliffe Way Bridge | 2 furlongs | |
| Bathhurst Parade Marina | 3 furlongs | |
| Bristol - Bush Corner | 3½ furlongs | |
| Wapping Road Bridge | 3¾ furlongs | |
| City Ferry Landing Arm Junction | 4¼ furlongs | |
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![Bristol Bridge, Bristol. Behind a 1960s steel parapet and rebuilt deck of 1861 is the original bridge, built in 1764-67 by Thomas Paty, although to the designs of James Bridges who departed the scene in fractious circumstances. Underneath all that are C13th foundations. Two semi-circular arches flank an elliptical arch. Grade II listed.Beyond, on the left, is the tower of the ruined St Peter ([[[2229786]]]), centre is a typical 1990s/2000s tower-by-numbers with a jaunty hat (called Eclipse), and on the right is this: [[[3734068]]]. by Stephen Richards – 21 May 2012](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/74/52/3745282_51a2193e_120x120.jpg)






![A face looking from Bristol Bridge. Users might not immediately spot this face, attached to the railings. See [[[7438635]]] for a closer look at the sculpture. by Neil Owen – 14 March 2023](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/43/86/7438640_f7bf2822_120x120.jpg)
![The weight of history. Bristol Bridge has seen many interpretations over the centuries. The current steel version relies heavily on the earlier stone structure. A small guard rail provides some protection from water traffic, with lighting for an evening glow. See [[[5749140]]] for a wider view. by Neil Owen – 19 April 2018](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/74/91/5749148_e21d061f_120x120.jpg)


![Bridge face. You have to expect stuff like this in Bristol. This happens to be a face (in relief) attached to Bristol Bridge. See [[[7438640]]] for a wider look. by Neil Owen – 14 March 2023](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/43/86/7438635_970480ee_120x120.jpg)
















![Bristol Bridge. The bridge that gave the name to Bristol: originally Brig Stowe (or various spellings thereof), meaning 'the place of the bridge', no less.There are probably several bridges on this site over the centuries, ranging from little tidal crossings to the present substantial structures. Many versions and adaptations followed, including toll houses for users that sparked the 1793 riot. Often, the bridge was simply expanded widthways to account for increased traffic.The last work on the bridge saw the stone piers being overlaid with modern steel beams. See [[[5749148]]] for a closer look at the Grade II listed structure. by Neil Owen – 19 April 2018](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/74/91/5749140_76636c44_120x120.jpg)