Black Potts footbridge is about to collapse into the Jubilee River.
Constructed about 25 years ago (by the Environment Agency), this timber structure has been closed since June 2025 and is on its last legs. The beams are bending, the joints rotten and the bridge is steadily sagging towards the water. One joint in particular has deteriorated dramatically over the past year and the comparative images are shown below. I will not be surprised if this bridge fails before the end of 2026. Before you ask – today RBWM is responsible for this footbridge.
The image below is dated August 2025
The image below is dated 25 June 2026
Furthermore the beam at the abutment (Datchet end of the bridge) as shown below is in a seriously bad condition. The image below is dated August 2025
The image below is dated 25 June 2026
After the mortice joints have been machined – there is little material left in the beam. The water enters the joints and promotes accelerating rot. Like the Ashford Lane footbridge – it is just a waiting game now!
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