Severn Railway Viaduct - Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK.
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N 52° 42.432 W 002° 44.729
30U E 517196 N 5839730
The Severn Railway Viaduct is a bridge of 2 types a girder bridge passes over the Abbey Foregate Road & 7 arch brick bridge over the River Severn flood plain. Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK.
Waymark Code: WMQFNF
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/22/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
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The Severn Railway Viaduct currently carries the twin railroad tracks of the Shrewsbury to Birmingham Railway.

"The Severn Railway Viaduct – The foundation stone was laid in 1847 and the bridge constructed with seven arches each with a 45 foot span. It was completed before the Shrewsbury to Birmingham railway line which was operating from 1849. The bridge still carries the railway." (visit link)

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Bridge Type: Girder

Bridge Usage: Railroad

Moving Bridge: This bridge is static (has no moving pieces)
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