Carrick-on-Shannon Bridge, Ireland
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WW.Wilma
N 53° 56.570 W 008° 05.755
29U E 559342 N 5977539
Stone bridge with 5 arches across the river Shannon.
Waymark Code: WM4CTZ
Location: Ireland
Date Posted: 08/06/2008
Views: 48
A bridge over the Shannon was present in 1684. A new bridge with 17 arch's was erected in 1718 and the Shannon Commissioners replaced it with this 5 arch bridge in the 1840's.
The bridge connects the Counties Leitrim and Roscommon. The busy N4 Dublin-Sligo road runs over it. A by-pass is being planned.
The town has a large marina to house its ever-growing cruiser fleets and its successful rowing club.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: motor vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River Shannon
Date constructed: 1840s
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: N4
Location:
Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
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