in Barton upon Irwell in Greater Manchester.
The structure is located adjacent to the Barton Swing Aqueduct. The two bridges are controlled from a brick control tower on an island in the centre of the Manchester Ship Canal. The island supports the pivots for the rotating structures. When in the open positions, the aqueduct and road bridge line up along the length of the island, allowing ships to traverse along each side of the ship canal.
Constructed in 1892 by Andrew Handyside and Co.
For more information, see Barton Swing Aqueduct.
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