Fenchurch Street Station - Crutched Friars, London, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Master Mariner
N 51° 30.675 W 000° 04.683
30U E 702750 N 5710728
This arch supports rail tracks and platforms of Fenchurch Street railway station over Crutched Friars in the City of London.
Waymark Code: WMKA78
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/08/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
Views: 2

The bridge carries four railtracks across Crutched Friars. The railtracks terminate here at Fenchurch Street station. There are also four platforms supported by the bridge. The railtracks are orientated in an ESE/WNW diresction and the road in a WSW/ENE direction. With this shallow angle, the number of rail tracks and platforms the "tunnel" is quite long.

The co-ordinates are given close to the bridge and there are footpaths passing beneath it that allow it to be viewed and photographed safely.
Length of bridge: 25 metres

Height of bridge: 5 metres at centre of arch

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Rail tracks

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: Tilbury and Southend rail tracks

Location:
London, UK


Date constructed: Not listed

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