Old Quay Bridge is a Grade II listed building in the Halton local planning authority area, England. First listed on 31 October 1983. Bridge. 1 related planning application.
Old Quay Bridge
- WRENN ID
- slow-forge-reed
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Halton
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 31 October 1983
- Type
- Bridge
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
SJ 58 SW FORMER RUNCORN U.D. OLD QUAY STREET
5/104 Old Quay Bridge
II
Swing bridge over Manchester Ship Canal circa 1894. Steel segmented arched rivetted structure with lattice parapet, built up stanchions, cross braces and bracing across carriageway at high level.The bridge is operated from the south bank by means of a hydraulic system which involves the use of a group of three slate roofed red brick buildings:- The Engine House which contains two Crossley diesel engines and pumps, one set always in reserve, the Accumulator Tower which houses the giant gravitational piston, and the Control Building. These buildings have blue brick plinths and arches, stone heads and window sills, timber windows and hipped roofs.
Listing NGR: SJ5202883260
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