Railway Bridge HAY2/48 - Harrogate, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 53° 59.745 W 001° 32.251
30U E 595871 N 5984038
This stone railway bridge over Bower Road is to the north of Harrogate Railway Station.
Waymark Code: WM153B8
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/07/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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It carries the Harrogate Line over Bower Road.

"The Harrogate line is a passenger rail line through parts of North Yorkshire and the West Yorkshire area of northern England connecting Leeds to York by way of Harrogate and Knaresborough. Service on the line is operated by Northern, with a few additional workings by London North Eastern Railway starting and terminating at Harrogate." link

The bridge has 1 large central arch over the roadway with smaller adjacent arches for pedestrian use.
Height of bridge: 14 ft

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Railroad

What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Bower Road


Date constructed: 1848

Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes

Name of road or trail the bridge services: Harrogate Line

Location:
Harrogate, Yorkshire


Length of bridge: Not listed

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