Cadishead Viaduct, Railway viaduct in Salford, England
Description
Cadishead Viaduct is a steel and brick bridge that crosses the Manchester Ship Canal with five sections forming its main structure. The arches and supports show the engineering methods typical of that era.
History
The structure was built in 1892 by the Cheshire Lines Committee to cross the Manchester Ship Canal. It served railway traffic for many decades before operations stopped in the 1980s.
Culture
This structure was a vital part of the local railway network, connecting different parts of the region through rail transport. It shows how railway construction shaped the area and served both communities and commerce.
Practical
The structure is currently closed to public access due to barriers at both ends. You can view it from a path along the canal, which offers good vantage points for observation.
Did you know?
There are proposals to convert this deteriorating structure into a multi-use route that could include heritage railway services. This vision reflects local interest in giving the old structure a new purpose.
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