Acton Swing Bridge
United Kingdom /
England /
Weaverham /
A49 Warrington Road
World
/ United Kingdom
/ England
/ Weaverham
World / United Kingdom / England
road bridge, swing bridge
Swing bridge carrying the A49 over the River Weaver. Built 1932; first in country to rest on a floating pontoon. Replaced older bridge sited a few hundred yards upstream. You can see the original abutments on the river banks from the Leigh Arms car park.
Photos:
1-4) Unknown
5) www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5617274
Photos:
1-4) Unknown
5) www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5617274
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acton_Bridge
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 53°16'47"N 2°36'2"W
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