Stephenson's Bridge Over River Calder - Methley, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 43.417 W 001° 23.717
30U E 605880 N 5953966
This brick three arch bridge carries a railway line over the River Calder.
Waymark Code: WM106C6
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/06/2019
Views: 1
The railway line connects Woodlesford Station and Castleford station. Trains for two separate services use the bridge. The Hallam line route connects Leeds and Sheffield, and the Pontefract route connects Leeds and Goole.
Only two of the arches are available for use by boats on the river, the water under the third arch nearest the eastern bank of the river is too shallow and has obstructions.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Railroad
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The River Calder
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Hallam and Pontefract lines
Location:
Methley, Yorkshire
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
Date constructed: Not listed
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