Bann Bridge, Railway bascule bridge in Coleraine, Northern Ireland.
The Bann Bridge stretches 787 feet across the River Bann with ten spans and a central lifting section weighing 250 tons.
The Northern Counties Committee invested £100,000 to construct this steel and concrete bridge in 1924, replacing an earlier structure upstream.
The bridge serves as the main rail connection between Belfast and Derry, linking communities along the northern coast of Northern Ireland.
The specialized signaling system prevents trains from crossing when the 25-meter lifting span operates to allow river vessels passage underneath.
The structure stands as the only railway bascule bridge in Northern Ireland, combining both rail transport and maritime navigation capabilities.
Location: Coleraine
Inception: 1924
GPS coordinates: 55.13910,-6.67200
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:59
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