Lower Bridge - Boscastle, Cornwall
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SMacB
N 50° 41.409 W 004° 41.665
30U E 380316 N 5616738
The new Lower Bridge in Boscastle built to replace the existing bridge that was damaged during the flood in 2004. A replacement was also required as the river channel was widened from 5 to 10 metres.
Waymark Code: WMP899
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/18/2015
Views: 2
"This road bridge uses 100% secondary sourced aggregates, achieves a span/depth ratio of 28:1 (although it creates the illusion of more) and is curved in plan, section and elevation. Its surface has been sandblasted after it was cast in two halves."
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What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians & occasional vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: North Cornwall coastpath
Location:
Boscastle Harbour
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
Date constructed: Not listed
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