Former Skell Railway Bridge - Ripon, UK - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

The bridge is a Historic England Grade II Listed Building.
"1845-8. Rockfaced sandstone. Ashlar dressings. Three segmental arches with rusticated voussoirs. Buttresses. Band. Coped parapet.

History. The Act of Parliament for the Leeds and Thirsk Railway (from 1851 the Leeds Northern Railway, then from 1854 the North Eastern Railway, finally the London and North Eastern Railway) was passed on 21 July 1845. Cutting began on 20 October 1845. The section between Ripon and Thirsk opened on 5 January 1848. This section (between Weeden and Ripon) opened on 13 September 1848." link

As well as the river the bridge crosses over minor road Fishergreen which as well as carrying vehicular traffic is also part of a footpath alongside the River Skell.

When the bridge was converted to a road bridge the top of the bridge was widened with concrete strips to carry pedestrians.

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: The River Skell and minor road Fishergreen Date constructed: 1848 Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: No Name of road or trail the bridge services: Ripon bypass (A61) Location: Ripon, Yorkshire Length of bridge: Not listed Height of bridge: Not listed

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