Adam Viaduct, Railway bridge in Wigan, United Kingdom.
The Adam Viaduct spans 120 feet across the River Douglas and the A49 Southgate link road with four concrete spans supporting railway tracks.
Built in 1946 by Leonard Fairclough Ltd, this structure replaced an 1847 timber bridge that served the Liverpool & Bury Railway for nearly a century.
The Grade II listed status recognizes the engineering value of this structure as the first post-tensioned prestressed concrete railway bridge in Britain.
The viaduct measures 29 feet 9 inches in width and carries standard gauge tracks of the Kirkby branch line at 18 miles and 1,032 yards from its origin.
Engineer William Kelly Wallace incorporated the Freyssinet system, using six I-beams per track and internal rods tightened under load for structural stability.
Location: Wigan
GPS coordinates: 53.54098,-2.64766
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:08
Wigan Pier
599 m
Trencherfield Mill
653 m
All Saints' Church, Wigan
1.1 km
St James' Church, Poolstock
866 m
Royal Court Theatre, Wigan
1.2 km
Church of St Mark
662 m
Head Post Office
1.1 km
John Bull Chophouse
1.2 km
Church of St Joseph with Number 11 (Attached Presbytery)
873 m
Dog and Partridge public house, Wigan
1.1 km
The Berkeley, Wigan
1.1 km
The Clarence Hotel
1.1 km
The Swan and Railway Hotel
964 m
Wigan War Memorial
1.1 km
The Raven Hotel
1.2 km
Victoria Hotel
1 km
Pottery Bridge
545 m
Queens Hall Methodist Mission (Entrance Block Only)
1.2 km
Grimes Arcade Building
1.1 km
The Royal Bank Of Scotland
1.1 km
Swan Meadow Works Gatehouse And Offices And Attached Winding Rooms
536 m
Wigan Hall
1.1 km
Frog Lane Bridge, Wigan
912 m
Lock 23 On Leeds And Liverpool Canal
706 m
Leeds And Liverpool Canal Lock To South East Of Poolstock Lane
1.1 km
Bridge Warehouse At East End Of Leeds-Liverpool Canal Basin
617 m
54 And 56, Wallgate
1 km
Wallgate Station Entrance Block
1 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes