tubes was derived from contemporary shipbuilding practices; the same technique as used for the Britannia Bridge was also used on the smaller Conwy Railway Bridge. On 5 March 1850, Stephenson himself fitted the last rivet of the structure, marking the bridge's official completion.

On 3 March 1966, the Britannia Bridge received Grade II listed status.

A fire in May 1970 caused extensive damage to the Britannia Bridge. Subsequent investigation

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