Arpley Bridge, Warrington
1853 This girder bridge of 180 foot span was erected in 1853 from designs by John Lister. It was built by Bank Quay Foundry Co to carry the Warrington and Stockport Railway line across the Mersey. [1]. The W&SR was later absorbed by the London North-Western Railway.
At a later date (c.1910) it was widened and strengthened.
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