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Old Quay Bridge

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

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Old Quay Bridge
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Old Quay Bridge fully open to allow passage of a ship

History

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

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Control room for the swing bridge

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.

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