Kwong Fuk Bridge (3rd generation) [1957-????] | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong

Kwong Fuk Bridge (3rd generation) [1957-????]

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Submitted by David on Mon, 2020-04-20 12:52
Current condition: 
Demolished / No longer exists
Date Place completed: 
c.1957-01-01 (Month, Day are approximate)

The bridge was part of the main road that ran in a large circle around the New Territories.

This bridge has been demolished and though there's no bridge currently at this location, there's a newer pedestrian bridge a short distance to the east.

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Submitted by philk on Mon, 2020-04-20 14:05.

The granite blocks that formed the bridge balustrade are now part of an ornamental siding along the footpath that leads to the southern end of the current bridge. There is a 1957 date carved into at least two of the old remaining blocks, so I think it's safe to say that was when this version was constructed/opened.

Kwong Fuk Bridge Granite block date (close up)
Kwong Fuk Bridge Granite block date (close up), by Philk

Submitted by David on Fri, 2020-04-24 14:30.

Thanks Phil, I've added in that date. I've also found out a bit more about the previous bridge at this location: https://gwulo.com/node/49360#15/22.4501/114.1645/Map_by_ESRI-1952_All-Markers/100