Bridge FSS1 593 - St Paul's Way, Limehouse, London, UK
N 51° 31.037 W 000° 01.901
30U E 705940 N 5711528
This arch bridge, built from brick, carries the railway over St Paul's Way in the East End of London.
Waymark Code: WMEQ7W
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/25/2012
Views: 3
The co-ordinates given are for a point about 40 metres to the east of the bridge on a footpath. Footpaths run along each side of the road and under the bridge so photographs can be taken easily and safely. The actual bridge location is at 51° 31.045'N, 000° 01.937'W.
To keep road and railway traffic moving railways are either run underground or elevated as in this case. Those that run at ground level have the inconvenience of level crossings that affects the road traffic. This section of railway, that runs from Stratford and Bromley-by-Bow stations to the north east to Limehouse station to the south west of the bridge, is elevated and is supported by a series of arches (see photos). The arches that do not have roads passing under them are generally blocked off at both ends and are rented out to small businesses.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Railway
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Road
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: St Paul's Way (B140)
Location:
Limehouse, London
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
Date constructed: Not listed
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