Hibaldstow Bridge

Hibaldstow Bridge is a bridge built in 1889, likely reusing mid-19th century abutments, designed by engineer Alfred Atkinson and constructed by Messrs Porter and Co of Lincoln, ironfounders. It was commissioned by the Commissioners of the Ancholme Drainage and Navigation. The bridge features a wrought-iron structure with timber decking and brick abutments that have sandstone ashlar dressings. It has a single span of single carriageway width, with the abutments splayed out towards the roadway entrances. The abutments are positioned on sloping riverbanks and each has a broad chamfered plinth that supports the main arches, along with a moulded cornice at deck level. There are a pair of rectangular piers with chamfered brick plinths and ashlar caps on either side of the roadway, connected by a coped dwarf wall and railings to similar outer piers at the entrance. The bridge span consists of three arched ribs with bolted latticed braces, supporting bolted decking and railings that feature plain principals and latticed bars between the top and bottom rails. Plates on the center of each face are inscribed: "Erected by J T B Porter & Co 1889 LINCOLN," indicating it replaced an earlier 19th century timber swing bridge.