Where is Warrington Transporter Bridge?

Warrington Transporter Bridge is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode WA1 1PJ), in the parish of Warrington, unparished area.

How do I get to Warrington Transporter Bridge?

The nearest railway station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA1 1PJ.

Who owns Warrington Transporter Bridge?

Warrington Transporter Bridge is owned by Warrington Borough Council.

Is Warrington Transporter Bridge free to visit?

Yes, Warrington Transporter Bridge is free to enter.

How do I get to Warrington Transporter Bridge?

The nearest railway station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA1 1PJ.

Historic bridges · North West England

Warrington Transporter Bridge

In or near Stockton Heath.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Warrington Transporter Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Warrington Transporter Bridge, historic bridges in North West England — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station: Warrington Bank Quay · 0.4 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Warrington Transporter Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.3839°, -2.6076°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Official information

The Warrington Transporter Bridge is the only rail transporter bridge in the world. Visitors can learn about its history and significance as a unique engineering structure.

From the Wikipedia article

The Warrington Transporter Bridge (or Bank Quay Transporter Bridge) is a structural steel transporter bridge across the River Mersey in Warrington, Cheshire, England.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

It was constructed in 1916–17 and fell into disuse in approximately 1964. The bridge was constructed to connect the two parts of the large chemical and soap works of Joseph Crosfield and Sons. It was originally designed to carry rail vehicles up to 18 LT in weight, and was converted for road vehicles in 1940. In 1953, it was further modified to carry loads of up to 30 LT. slightly to the north of the existing bridge and was later transformed into a pipeline bridge, before it was demolished. It is one of three remaining such bridges in the UK.

Architecture

It was designed by William Henry Hunter and built by Sir William Arrol & Co. The bridge has a span of 200 ft, is 30 ft wide, 76 ft feet above high water level, with an overall length of 339 ft feet and a total height of 89 ft.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 53.3839, -2.6076
District: Warrington
Parish: Warrington, unparished area
Postcode: WA1 1PJ
Parliamentary constituency: Warrington South
Nearest railway station: Warrington Bank Quay — 0.4 km
Opening: {{Start date and age|1916}}
Official site: www.warringtontransporterbridge.co.uk

Sources

osm: w1009751001 (ODbL)
wikipedia: Warrington Transporter Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Wartranny.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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