Runcorn Railway Bridge, Railway bridge in Runcorn, England
The Runcorn Railway Bridge spans the River Mersey between Runcorn and Widnes with three wrought iron spans measuring 305 feet each.
Built in 1868 under the direction of William Baker, chief engineer of the London and North Western Railway, the bridge opened for traffic on October 10.
Three shields decorate the bridge displaying the City of London Coat of Arms, Britannia from the railway company crest, and Liverpool's cormorant symbol.
The bridge serves the Liverpool branch of the West Coast Main Line with electrified tracks, while its former pedestrian footway remains closed since 1965.
The metal structure contains six lattice girders secured by 48,000 rivets, demonstrating the advanced engineering methods of the Victorian railway era.
Location: Halton
Official opening: 1868
Made from material: wrought iron
GPS coordinates: 53.34676,-2.73835
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:19
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