Former Power Station Pedestrian Access Bridge - York, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 57.622 W 001° 04.372
30U E 626435 N 5980831
This cast iron single arch bridge was built in 1931 to give pedestrian access between a power station and its cooling tower.
Waymark Code: WM14ZEQ
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/17/2021
Views: 2
Since the power station was demolished the bridge was abandoned and the gates are permanently locked.
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It was constructed by the Moonk Bridge Construction Company of York and there is a plate on the bridge stating this.
MONK BRIDGE
YORK
1931
CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Formerly pedestrians
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The River Foss
Date constructed: 1931
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: No
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Un named footpath
Location:
York, Yorkshire
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
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