Coleman Bridge

Coleman Bridge is a historic road bridge spanning the Singapore River in Downtown Core, connecting Hill Street and New Bridge Road between Clarke Quay and Boat Quay. Originally built in 1840 and named after architect George Drumgoole Coleman, it was Singapore's first bridge across the river. The current concrete structure opened in 1986, retaining heritage character. It offers pedestrian walkways and views of the river, shophouses, and civic district landmarks.

Visitors can expect a functional vehicular and pedestrian bridge over the Singapore River with wide paved sidewalks on both sides. The setting is urban and riverside, linking the Clarke Quay entertainment area to the Boat Quay and Civic District. Visitors can walk across for river views, see historic shophouses, the Asian Civilisations Museum and The Arts House nearby, watch river cruise boats pass underneath, and photograph the illuminated riverfront in the evening.

Originally constructed in 1840 as a brick bridge designed by George Drumgoole Coleman, it was the first bridge built across the Singapore River and the second bridge built in Singapore. It was replaced by a timber bridge in 1865 and later by the present concrete bridge opened in 1986, built to handle increased traffic while preserving the historic name and civic district context.

The bridge is part of the Singapore River heritage corridor and the Civic District, symbolizing early colonial urban development and the river's role as the historic centre of commerce. It links culturally significant precincts including Clarke Quay, Boat Quay and the Arts House area.