Runcorn Rail Bridge, Trans Pennine Trail
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Runcorn Rail Bridge, Trans Pennine Trail
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 26 Apr 2013
The Runcorn Railway Bridge, which is also known as the Ethelfleda Bridge or the Britannia Bridge, crosses the River Mersey at Runcorn Gap from Runcorn to Widnes. It was originally built for the London and North Western Railway (LNWR) Company and opened in 1868. The bridge consists of three wrought iron spans of 305 feet (93 m), each on two sandstone abutments. From the north side of the river the bridge is approached by a viaduct of 49 arches, then a short piece of embankment, followed by 16 more arches. From the south it is approached by a viaduct of 33 arches. On its completion, the bridge was the longest of its time. The bridge is designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building (http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1130418 National Heritage List for England). Behind the railway bridge is the more recent Silver Jubilee road bridge (Image]), itself a Grade II listed structure, which opened in 1961.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.348716
Longitude
-2.737682