Warrington Transporter Bridge
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The Warrington Transporter Bridge (or Bank Quay Transporter Bridge) across the River Mersey is a structural steel transporter bridge with a span of 200 feet.[1] It is 30 feet wide, and 76 feet above high water level, with an overall length of 339 feet.[1] It was built in 1915 [1] and, although it has been out of use since circa 1964, it is still extant.
It was originally one of two such bridges at this location, the other having been built in 1905.[2] It was designed by William Henry Hunter, and built by William Arrol.[1]
It is privately owned and it was built to connect the two parts of the large chemical and soap works of Messrs Joseph Crosfield & Son Ltd. It was originally used to carry rail vehicles up to 18 tons in weight, and converted for road vehicles in 1940.[1] In 1953 it was modified to carry loads up to 30 tons.[1]
This bridge is listed by English Heritage as Grade II* but presently it is on their Buildings at Risk Register because of its poor condition. It is also a Scheduled Ancient Monument.[3]
[edit] External links
- Map sources for Warrington Transporter Bridge
- Picture on geograph
- Friends Group
- Pictures
- Images of England — details from listed building database (58733)
- Buildings at Risk Register: Warrington+Transporter+Bridge
[edit] References
- English Heritage, "Bank Quay Transporter Bridge", viewed on 2007-05-11
- Rennison, R.W., "Civil Engineering Heritage : Northern England", Thomas Telford Publishing, 2nd edn., 1996, ISBN 07277-2518-1
- Thompson, Dave, "Bridging the Years", MailBook Publishing, 2000
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