Adam Viaduct

The Adam Viaduct is a railway bridge in Wigan that crosses the River Douglas and a major road below. It was constructed from concrete with multiple spans arranged side by side to carry the railway line.

The bridge was built in 1946 and replaced an older wooden structure from the 1800s that had carried trains for nearly a century. The new design used modern construction methods that were uncommon in Britain at that time.

The structure takes its name from a pioneering railway engineer and stands as a reminder of postwar industrial achievement in the region. It bridges two areas of the town and remains in regular daily use, making it an ordinary part of local life.

The bridge is visible from the street and paths that run beneath or near it. Keep in mind it is an active railway line, so stay at a safe distance and be aware of passing trains.

The bridge was pioneering as one of the first of its kind in Britain and used special reinforcement techniques to distribute train weight more effectively. These methods helped make the structure more stable and efficient than earlier designs.

Location: Wigan

GPS coordinates: 53.54098,-2.64766

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:46