Broadbottom Viaduct, Railway viaduct in Broadbottom, England.
Broadbottom Viaduct is a railway viaduct in Tameside that carries trains over the River Etherow valley. The structure combines stone piers with iron elements to create a crossing that links different parts of the rail network.
The viaduct opened in 1842 as part of the Sheffield, Ashton-Under-Lyne and Manchester Railway, representing an important phase of railway expansion. The original design was later reinforced with wrought iron box girders to improve long-term durability.
The structure represents the Victorian railway expansion period, connecting Manchester to smaller towns through the Glossop Line railway network.
The viaduct sits near Broadbottom station and is visible from nearby roads and walking paths. You can see it best from the various footpaths that run along the Etherow valley below.
Originally built with wooden components supported by stone piers, the structure was later upgraded to wrought iron box girders for increased durability.
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