Merchant Square Footbridge, Moveable footbridge in Paddington, England
The Merchant Square Footbridge spans 20 meters across the Grand Union Canal with five steel beams that open independently through hydraulic mechanisms.
Knight Architects and structural engineers AKT II completed this engineering project in 2014 as part of the Merchant Square mixed-use waterfront development.
The bridge design incorporates elements of traditional Japanese fan aesthetics, with five segments that rise to different angles when allowing canal boats to pass.
The three-meter-wide pedestrian crossing features integrated LED lighting in the handrails and maintains a clearance of 2.5 meters above the canal water.
Each steel beam section weighs between six and seven tons, balanced by a forty-ton counterweight system that ensures smooth mechanical operation.
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 51.51870,-0.17190
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:02
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