Bridge 200 Over Trent And Mersey Canal - Anderton, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 16.391 W 002° 32.147
30U E 530957 N 5902760
This single arch brick built bridge carries the minor road known as Soot Hill over the Trent and Mersey Canal.
Waymark Code: WMVVQ7
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/30/2017
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The bridge is also known as Soot Hill Bridge and the bricks are painted white.
Since its construction the bridge has been widened with a concrete extension on the eastern side. The original arch next to the extension can still be seen and has been painted yellow to make it stand out for any boats passing under the bridge.
The towpath side of the bridge has a metal lining to prevent erosion from the tow ropes in the days when the boats were towed by horses.
Close to the bridge is a store of stop planks. These are used to block off the canal when it needs to be drained for maintenance. Bridges and locks are often the sites for such planks because the canal is at its narrowest at these points.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The Trent & Mersey canal
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Soot Hill
Location:
Anderton, Cheshire
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
Date constructed: Not listed
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