Road/Railway Bridge, near Half Bridge, Tavistock, Devon,UK
N 50° 34.173 W 004° 07.107
30U E 420795 N 5602556
An arched bridge on West Dartmoor.
Waymark Code: WM9NGA
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/09/2010
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This bridge carries vehicles on the A386 north-east of Tavistock over the former railway from Tavistock to Okehampton.
The railway has been closed for many years; a recently opened cycle route now goes under the bridge.
Length of bridge: 10m
Height of bridge: 8m
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: motor vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Former railway now bike track.
Date constructed: Late 1800's
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Over- yes Under-no.
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Over-A386 main road Under-former railway between Tavistock and Okehampton.
Location:
Tavistock, Devon
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