Wood Lane Bridge Over The Ashton To Oldham Greenway - Hurst, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 30.043 W 002° 05.811
30U E 559906 N 5928353
This brick sinle arch bridge carries Wood Lane over the Ashton To Oldham Greenway.
Waymark Code: WM128Q1
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/30/2020
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The Ashton to Oldham Greenway is a rails to trails cycle and walking route connecting the towns of Ashton-Under-Lyne and Oldham in Greater Manchester.
The route was originally the Oldham, Ashton and Guide Bridge railway that opened in 1860. One small section of the original line still carries freight, but all passenger trains ceased running in 1967.
This bridge, partly brick and partly concrete, is a modern construction of an unknown date.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The rails to trails route the Ashton T0 Oldham Greenway
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Wood Lane
Location:
Hurst, Greater Manchester
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
Date constructed: Not listed
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