Leeds to Sheffield Railway Bridge Over Farm Track - Horbury Junction, UK - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

"The railway line was originally the Horbury (Wakefield) to Barnsley section of the Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Wakefield, Huddersfield and Goole Railway.

This section opened on 31 December 1849 and was leased to the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway for operation of the trains. The Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway subsequently purchased the line in 1858." details extracted from this website

It is now part of the the Leeds to Sheffield via Castleford line which has trains running hourly operated by Northern Trains. The nearest station to the north east is Wakefield Kirgate and to the south west is Darton.

This arch bridge over the farm track is next to a box bridge that carries the railway over the river Calder. There is a gate at the far side of the arch bridge that is only opened when the farmer needs access to the farm.<br
There are 4 strengthening rods over the arch that are dated as being made in 1987.

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Railroad What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: Farm Track Date constructed: 1849 Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes Name of road or trail the bridge services: Leeds to Sheffield via Castleford railway Location: Horbury Junction, West Yorkshire Length of bridge: Not listed Height of bridge: Not listed

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