Albert Edward Bridge
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The Albert Edward Bridge is a railway bridge spanning the River Severn at Coalbrookdale in Shropshire, England.
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Albert Edward Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 52°37′51″N 2°30′11″W |
Carries | Wenlock, Craven Arms and Lightmoor Extension Railway |
Crosses | River Severn |
Locale | Coalbrookdale |
Named for | Edward VII |
Heritage status | Grade II listed building |
Characteristics | |
Design | arch bridge |
Material | Cast iron |
Longest span | 200 feet (61 m) |
No. of spans | 1 |
Rail characteristics | |
No. of tracks | 2 |
Track gauge | 4 ft 8.5 in (1,435 mm) |
History | |
Designer | John Fowler |
Opened | 1 November 1864 |
Statistics | |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Official name | Albert Edward Bridge[1] |
Designated | 24 February 1986; 38 years ago (1986-02-24)[1] |
Reference no. | 1055277[1] |
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