Arched Railway Bridge - Kilburn Road, London, UK
N 51° 32.795 W 000° 12.203
30U E 693905 N 5714317
This arch bridge, constructed of metal, carries railway tracks across Kilburn High Road in north London. The co-ordinates are just south of the bridge where the arch is best seen. Further bridges to the north obstruct the view.
Waymark Code: WM12XAY
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/31/2020
Views: 2
This arch bridge spans Kilburn High Road and carries two sets of rail tracks for National Rail services. The bridge is the southernmost of three rail bridges that are in close proximity to each other and all serve the same purpose.
A notice, attached to the bridge, reads:
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This is bridge MCJ1/20
Christchurch Avenue
at Kilburn
In the event of a road vehicle striking this bridge please phone
the Rail Authority on
0121 345 6693
as quickly as possible the safety of trains may be affected
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High vehicles are advised, on another sign, to use the centre of the road.
Length of bridge: 27.5 metres
Height of bridge: 14ft 09in at centre of the arch
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Railway
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Road
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Kilburn High Road
Location:
Kilburn, London
Date constructed: Not listed
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