Runcorn Bridge & Railway Viaduct

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Hinkkanen @ 2006-04-18 11:37:51

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The Runcorn Bridge is bridge of steel construction which crosses the River Mersey and Manchester Ship Canal linking the towns of Runcorn and Widnes. It is the longest bridge of its type in the United Kingdom. When constructed in 1961 The Silver Jubilee Bridge was the third longest span steel arch bridge in the world. It is still believed to be the UK's longest local authority owned highway bridge and is now a Grade II Listed Building.

Runcorn Railway Viaduct was built by the London & North Western Railway (LNWR) 1864 - 68 to shorten the route from Liverpool to Crewe and on to London.

More Info:

en.wikipedia.org

Location:

Runcorn, United Kingdom (GB)
@ 53.34617100, -2.73636800

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