Silver Jubilee Bridge | road bridge, Grade II Listed (UK)

United Kingdom / England / Runcorn / A557 Queensway
 road bridge, Grade II Listed (UK)
The Silver Jubilee Bridge crosses the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal at Runcorn Gap between Runcorn and Widnes in Cheshire, England. It is a through arch bridge which was opened in 1961 and widened in 1975–77. It carries the A533 road and a cantilevered footway.

Designed by Dorman Long, hence the similarity to the larger Sydney Harbour
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Jubilee_Bridge
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Coordinates:   53°20'45"N   2°44'17"W

Comments

  • Built in 1961 to replace the original Transporter Bridge. Recently renamed Silver Jubilee Bridge.
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