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This 180 ft span girder bridge was erected in 1853 | This is a 180 ft span girder bridge across the River Mersey in Warrington. It was erected in 1853-4 for the [[Warrington and Stockport Railway]].<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. Two of the three wrought iron | At a later date (c.1910) it was widened and strengthened. Two of the three wrought iron girders were replaced by steel trusses. The original central box 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 08:33, 5 June 2020
This is a 180 ft span girder bridge across the River Mersey in Warrington. It was erected in 1853-4 for the Warrington and Stockport Railway.[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 girders were replaced by steel trusses. The original central box 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