St. George's Quay Stone Viaduct - Lancaster, UK - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

St. George's Quay was built between 1750 and 1755 by the Lancaster Port Commission.

The Lancaster Port Commission was established in 1750 to take advantage of favourable trading conditions in the Baltic and the West Indies. The Commission established the port and associated facilities, and sought to improve navigation on the River Lune.

This bridge at the end of the quay is close to the site of a medieval bridge across the river. It crosses Damside Street that leads down to the river, and a new suspension footbridge constructed for the Millennium that opened in 2001. The new bridge has an unusual 'Y' construction with two access ramps. One connects to the high level of this stone viaduct and the other leads down to ground level and connects with Damside Street that passes under one of the arches.

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians and cyclists What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: Damside Steet and River Lune overflow area Date constructed: 1755 Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: No, now only used by pedestrians and cyclists Name of road or trail the bridge services: St. George's Quay Location: Lancaster, Lancashire Length of bridge: Not listed Height of bridge: Not listed

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