Difference between revisions of "Arpley Bridge, Warrington"
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This 180 ft span girder bridge was erected in 1853 to carry the [[Warrington and Stockport Railway]] line across the Mersey.<ref> Manchester Times - Saturday 12 August 1854</ref>. The designer was [[John Lister]], and the ironwork was constructed by the nearby [[Bank Quay Foundry Co]]. The W&SR was later absorbed by the [[London North-Western Railway]]. | |||
At a later date (c.1910) it was widened and strengthened. | At a later date (c.1910) it was widened and strengthened. Two of the three wrought iron box girders were replaced by steel trusses. The original central girder was retained, but its load was shared with the outer girders. | ||
Photo [https://www.flickr.com/photos/shaunsgrimepics/38365893292/ here]. Geograph photo and map [https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2824328 here]. | Photo [https://www.flickr.com/photos/shaunsgrimepics/38365893292/ here]. Geograph photo and map [https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2824328 here]. | ||
Revision as of 09:54, 4 June 2020
This 180 ft span girder bridge was erected in 1853 to carry the Warrington and Stockport Railway line across the Mersey.[1]. The designer was John Lister, and the ironwork was constructed by the nearby Bank Quay Foundry Co. The W&SR was later absorbed by the London North-Western Railway.
At a later date (c.1910) it was widened and strengthened. Two of the three wrought iron box girders were replaced by steel trusses. The original central girder was retained, but its load was shared with the outer girders.
Photo here. Geograph photo and map here.
For information about the location, and history of the railway in the vicinity of the bridge, see here and here.
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Sources of Information
- ↑ Manchester Times - Saturday 12 August 1854