Old Quay Bridge

Old Quay Bridge is a Grade II listed swing bridge in Runcorn, England.^[1]^[2]

History[edit]

Old Quay Bridge is a swing bridge across the Manchester Ship Canal between Runcorn and Wigg Island, built circa 1894. It took its name from the Old Quay Canal, a now defunct canal which is more commonly known as the Runcorn to Latchford Canal.

Usage[edit]

The bridge is still in use and is opened for traffic along the canal. The swing mechanism is operated from a control room on the Runcorn side of the bridge.

References[edit]

^ "OLD QUAY BRIDGE, Non Civil Parish - 1326262 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk.
^ "Old Quay Swing Bridge (Runcorn) - Graces Guide". www.gracesguide.co.uk.

External links[edit]

Media related to Old Quay Bridge, Runcorn at Wikimedia Commons

53°20′38″N 2°43′19″W / 53.3439°N 2.7220°W / 53.3439; -2.7220

[1] "OLD QUAY BRIDGE, Non Civil Parish - 1326262 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk.

[2] "Old Quay Swing Bridge (Runcorn) - Graces Guide". www.gracesguide.co.uk.

[1]

[2]