Brayford Wharf Railway Bridge - Lincoln, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 13.636 W 000° 32.629
30U E 663954 N 5900368
This brick arch bridge carries trains over the River Witham.
Waymark Code: WM18FW7
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/27/2023
Views: 1
This bridge is the first railroad bridge to the west of Lincoln railway station. After the train leaves the station there are level crossings with barriers across High Street and Brayford Wharf East and then reaches this bridge to cross the river.
When the train approaches the bridge barriers are lowered across Brayford Wharf East and the stop traffic on the road. There is a high footbridge at right angles to the road to allows pedestrians to cross over the railway without waiting for the train to pass.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Railroad
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River Witham
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway
Location:
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
Date constructed: Not listed
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