Single Arch Brinksway Bridge Over The River Mersey - Stockport, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 24.423 W 002° 10.469
30U E 554877 N 5917870
This former road bridge over the River Mersey became a pedestrian and cycle bridge when a modern girder bridge was constructed nearby when the M60 Motorway was built.
Waymark Code: WMQBR6
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/31/2016
Views: 2
The bridge is a stone single arch bridge and has a circular opening in each buttress.
It used to carry the A5145 over the River Mersey, but now carries the National Cycle Route 62 over the river.
The south east end of the bridge is flanked by Ye Old Woolpack pub and an electric substation with an attached river gauge.
Opposite the north west end of the bridge is a modern office building in the shape of a pyramid.
Bollards at each end of the bridge prevent vehicular access to the bridge.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Stockport, Greater Manchester
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Brinksway
Water or other terrain spanned: The River Mersey
Architect/Builder: Not listed
Construction Date: Not listed
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