Workington (Calva) Bridge under repair
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Workington (Calva) Bridge under repair
Image: © Rose and Trev Clough Taken: 28 Aug 2010
The bridge was so badly damaged when the River Derwent flooded in November 2009, it was thought collapse or demolition was inevitable. Part of the central pier was washed away, causing the deck to drop by about 1ft and twist out of shape http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Workington_%27Calva%27_Bridge._Collapsed_Navvies_visible_(photo-_Andy_V_Byers).JPG . Engineers decided it could be repaired, but it would be a delicate operation. This photo shows an access causeway constructed on the upstream side of the bridge, with pipes incorporated to maintain river flow. The bridge was built in 1841 and is a Grade II listed structure http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?id=72281 . Named Workington Bridge, when it was the main road bridge into the town, now usually called Calva Bridge due to its location.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.647031
Longitude
-3.539139