Unfortunately, by the early 19th century the bridge was showing serious signs of wear and tear. Although the buildings that had once adorned its top had long been demolished, the crossing was still far too narrow and the arches that supported the bridge were a serious hindrance for ships passing underneath.
Why was the London Bridge sinking?
The new bridge carried traffic until the 1960s, when the weight of modern cars became too much for it to bear and it began to sink into the Thames. The city of London sold it to Robert McCulloch, the founder of Lake Havasu City.
How many time did London Bridge fall down?
Despite many structural failures, the London Bridge never really 'fell down'. The old bridge built in 1209 lasted for 600 years. Eventually, it underwent demolition in 1831, after the new London Bridge was formed.
When did they tear down the London Bridge?
Where is the original London Bridge located now?
Lake Havasu CityThe bridge was shipped by boat 10,000 miles to Long Beach, California. It was then trucked to Lake Havasu City. Reconstructing the Bridge in Lake Havasu City was done in the same manner as the Egyptians built pyramids.
Did they move the London Bridge to Arizona?
In 1968, an American tycoon bought London Bridge—all 10,000 tons of it—and moved it brick-by-brick to the desert town of Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
How much did it cost to bring the London Bridge to Arizona?
$7 millionEach block was numbered before the bridge was disassembled. The blocks were shipped overseas through the Panama Canal to California and trucked from Long Beach to Arizona. The shipping and assembly of the bridge, and dredging of a man-made channel underneath, cost $7 million.