Boothferry Bridge is a crossing over the River Ouse, in the East Riding, England, some 2 miles (3.2 km) north-west of Goole.

On opening, it was the furthest crossing downstream of the river, cutting 25 miles (40 km) off the journey south to London from Kingston upon Hull.

The bridge at Boothferry was built to replace the ferry which connected the hamlet of Booth with the south side of the Ouse.

[2][3] An Act of Parliament was granted in 1925 providing authority to construct the bridge and giving priority to river traffic.

[8][5] The journey from Hull to London was shortened by 25 miles (40 km) helping travellers to avoid going over the toll bridge at Selby.

[26] Also in 1972, singer songwriter , Harvey Andrews, recorded a song about the bridge featuring Rick Wakeman on piano and Ralph McTell on guitar.