Station Road (Silver) Bridge - Keswick, Cumbria
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N 54° 36.118 W 003° 08.029
30U E 491355 N 6050507
Station Road bridge, Keswick.
Waymark Code: WM17HD9
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/22/2023
Views: 1
The bridge carrying station Road, Keswick, was built in 1864, to provide access from the town centre to the railway station. The line was closed in 1972 (
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It was designed by railway engineer Sir Thomas Bouch (
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Length of bridge: 150 ft
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: pedestrians, motor vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River
Date constructed: 1864
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Station Road
Location:
Keswick
Height of bridge: Not listed
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