New Bridge, Burnfoot, Derryork Road, Dungiven, Co Londonderry

A 3 arch ashlar sandstone bridge spanning the River Roe. Each arch is segmented, spanning approximately 6 metres springing from vertical supports which project beyond the arches to form semi-circular and half-domed breakwaters, upstream and downstream. A plain stringcourse defines the springing line and continues around the breakwaters. Above each breakwater a shallow buttress which carries up through the parapet wall. Each arch has well executed voissoirs with rock faces and tooled margins. A plain string course defines the bottom of the parapet wall and equal depth to the coping stone. The abutments of the bridge continue well beyond the high riverbanks. The length of the parapets is 40 metres and the carriage width 6½ metres. The parapet is horizontal throughout its length which greatly adds to the handsome composition that the bridge presents. A commemorative stone plaque with moulded and sunken panel is on the parapet wall. Unfortunately it is undecipherable. The bridge spans the river between Burnfoot on the west bank and the Derryork Road approach from the East. The landscape adjacent is flat with raised double banks to the river. Downstream, on the west bank, a small recreational area has been created with riverside walks.