Acton swing bridge, Steel swing bridge in Acton Bridge, England
The Acton Swing Bridge stretches 83.5 meters across the River Weaver, featuring twin riveted steel trusses and a balanced swing mechanism.
The current steel structure, completed in 1933 at a cost of £52,000, replaced a single-lane stone bridge from 1751 that had an 8-ton weight restriction.
The bridge represents the engineering advancements of early 20th century Britain, marking the transition from traditional stone structures to modern steel designs.
The bridge carries the A49 trunk road over the River Weaver Navigation, connecting communities while allowing water vessels to pass through when opened.
The structure operates on a mass concrete pontoon chamber, with its original design by J.A. Saner incorporating an empty boiler shell for manual operation.
GPS coordinates: 53.27988,-2.60070
Latest update: April 21, 2025 17:04
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