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Weaver Viaduct, Concrete motorway viaduct in Frodsham, England

The Weaver Viaduct extends 3,186 feet across the River Weaver, featuring 33 spans and maintaining a height of 60 feet above the water.

Construction of the viaduct started on April 1, 1968, by Christiani-Shand with design work from Husband and Company Consulting Engineers, completing in February 1971.

The viaduct forms an integral part of the M56 North Cheshire Motorway network, connecting communities and supporting regional transportation infrastructure.

The structure required 2,376 reinforced concrete piles for support and incorporates thirty-two concrete beams weighing 100 tonnes each for maximum stability.

Daily traffic measurements from 2017 indicate that 112,185 vehicles cross this concrete structure, making it one of the most utilized motorway viaducts in Britain.

GPS coordinates: 53.31000,-2.71000

Latest update: April 2, 2025 16:05

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