Sutton Weaver Viaduct
From Graces Guide
in Sutton Weaver, Cheshire
Carries the Chester-Warrington railway over the Weaver Navigation.
Also known as Bridge No. 54.
Built 1848-50 for the Birkenhead, Lancs & Cheshire Junction Railway Co. The Engineer was Alexander Rendel(?), and Thomas Brassey was the Contractor.[1]
The cast iron arch bridge is flanked by arched brick abutments. The cast iron span has been strengthened by concrete infill, and topped by a concrete deck.
Similar cast iron arches are used on the Frodsham Viaduct, a few miles to the west. These are of the same span (92 ft).
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