Houghton Bridge

Houghton Bridge is a road bridge dating from 1875, built in the style of a medieval structure. It is situated where the River Arun divides into two branches with a central island, and the boundary between two districts passes through the centre of the east branch. The bridge is constructed of ashlar stone. The western branch of the river is spanned by four low, elliptical arches. The east branch is spanned by a single, similar arch with a solid section between the arch and bank. Blunt cutwaters are located between the western arches, and buttresses flank the western arch and the solid portion of the east branch. A modillion cornice runs below the parapet, and above each pier is a semi-circular, pierced recess which is corbelled out from the pier. The road approaches to the bridge are flanked by piers topped with ball caps. An opening also provides access from the south side of the bridge onto the island. A photograph of the bridge is held in the National Buildings Record.