Barker Crossing, Footbridge in Workington, England
The 52-meter steel footbridge crosses the River Derwent, connecting the northern and southern sections of Workington with a single-span construction point.
The Royal Engineers constructed this temporary bridge in December 2009 following severe floods that destroyed or damaged all road and pedestrian crossings in Workington.
The bridge carries the name of Police Constable Bill Barker, who died in service when the Northside Bridge collapsed during the 2009 floods.
The structure served as the primary pedestrian crossing point until February 2011, reducing travel distance from 14 miles to a direct river crossing.
Local teenagers initiated the naming campaign for the bridge, which required 4,000 tonnes of aggregate material for its foundation and support system.
Official opening: December 7, 2009
GPS coordinates: 54.64880,-3.53546
Latest update: April 18, 2025 05:07
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