listed Grade II* building. The Hydraulic House is now undergoing conversion to a family home but will retain the hydraulics and accumulators, which are housed in a high tower. Operations The bridge is a notorious bottleneck for traffic within the local area as significant traffic disruption to the surrounding areas can occur should the bridge be closed or have major maintenance undertaken for any reason. The only alternative route between Sutton Bridge and King’s Lynn is via the A1101 from Long Sutton though Wisbech itself and the A47. Tolls were charged on the bridge until 1903. The bridge opens several times a week to allow ships and pleasure craft using the River Nene to pass through to the Port of Wisbech. Cultural references The bridge was used during the filming of the 2007 adaptation of Philip Pullman's novel, The Golden Compass. References Bridges in Lincolnshire Bridges completed in 1897 Swing bridges in England Former toll bridges in England Grade II* listed railway bridges and viaducts Bridges across the River Nene