Ramsey Harbour Swing Bridge
| Ramsey Harbour Swing Bridge | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Coordinates | 54°19′22″N 4°22′55″W / 54.3227°N 4.3820°WCoordinates: 54°19′22″N 4°22′55″W / 54.3227°N 4.3820°W |
| Carries | Motor vehicle; Pedestrians |
| Locale | Ramsey, Isle of Man, |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Swing bridge |
| Total length | 128 m (420 ft) |
| Width | 4.6 m (15 ft) |
| History | |
| Opened | 29 June 1892 |
The Ramsey Harbour Swing Bridge is located on the Isle of Man and links the town centre in Ramsey with the Mooragh Promenade.
History
The bridge, which incorporates two steel trussed arches, was completed by Cleveland Bridge & Engineering Company in 1892.[1] The bridge was refurbished in Winter 2013.[2]
References
- ↑ "Ramsey Harbour Swing Bridge". Engineering Timelines. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ↑ "Ramsey Swingbridge - Update". Isle of Man Government. 27 November 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
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