Salt Bridge (Over Trent And Mersey Canal)

Salt Bridge is a canal road bridge, likely originating from the late 18th century, and was rebuilt or expanded alongside the adjacent railway bridge. It is constructed of red brick and brindled brick, featuring an ashlar parapet and dressings. The bridge has a single span with a towpath and a segmental-headed arch. Stone springing stones, impost bands, and arch rings are present on both sides. There are remains of stone quoins on the west off-side, and the arch rings step outwards on the east side. A recessed panel with a surrounding band is located above the arch on the west side, and there is a stone cornice above a band of corbelled, brindled bricks on both sides. The Trent and Mersey Canal was built between 1766 and 1777 by James Brindley and Hugh Henshall.