Otterspool Bridge - Marple, UK - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

On the south side of the bridge there is a weir built in the 19th century by Jesse Howard for a cotton mill which wasn't actually built.

The bridge is a Historic England Grade II Listed Building.
"Road bridge over the River Goyt. Early C19, widened C20. Red sandstone ashlar. 3 segmental-arch spans with weathered triangular cutwaters. The arches are separated by square pilasters. A band runs at the base of the parapet walls which have stone copings and are terminated in square piers. Widened to the south, but using the same materials and design except for concrete arches." link

In 2012 a small community hydro electric power plant was installed in front of the bridge using diverted water from the weir.

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: The River Goyt Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes Name of road or trail the bridge services: Dooly Lane Location: Marple, Greater Manchester Length of bridge: Not listed Height of bridge: Not listed Date constructed: Not listed

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