3rd Bridge North of Kirk Michael Station (MNR) - Michael, Isle of Man.
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Mike_bjm
N 54° 17.621 W 004° 34.673
30U E 397303 N 6017346
A single arch stone bridge over the former Manx Northern Railway ('MNR').
Waymark Code: WMWHGJ
Location: Isle of Man
Date Posted: 09/07/2017
Views: 3
This bridge carries a minor road over the line of the former railway from the A3 to the village of Orrisdale.
The line has been lifted but the route now serves as a footpath and cycleway that following the line of the MNR to Ballaugh and beyond, although the path does not reach Ramsey the original northern terminus of the MNR.
The MNR line ran from St. John's to Ramsey opened on 23 September 1879. The MNR was only taken over by the Isle of Man Railway following the passing of the Isle of Man Railway Act on 24 May 1905. The line final closed in October 1969 and the line was lifted in 1974.
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What type of traffic does this bridge support?: All types of road vehicles and pedestrians.
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Former railway line
Date constructed: before 23 September 1879
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: No the railway is now closed.
Name of road or trail the bridge services: A minor from the A3 to the village of Orrisdale.
Location:
Parish of Michael, Isle of Man
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
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