Widnes–Runcorn Transporter Bridge
Widnes–Runcorn Transporter Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 53°20′48″N 2°44′11″W / 53.3466°N 2.7363°W |
| Carries | Vehicles Pedestrians |
| Crosses | River Mersey |
| Locale | Widnes / Runcorn |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Transporter Bridge |
| Longest span | 300m (1,000 ft) |
| Clearance below | 25m (82 ft) |
| History | |
| Designer | John Webster |
| Construction start | 1901 |
| Opened | 1905 |
| Closed | 1961 |
| Location | |
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The Widnes–Runcorn Transporter Bridge crossed the river Mersey and Manchester Ship Canal linking the towns of Runcorn and Widnes. Completed in 1905, it was Britain's first transporter bridge and the largest of its type ever built in the world. It continued in use until 22 July 1961, when it was replaced by a through arch bridge, now known as the Silver Jubilee Bridge. The transporter bridge was then demolished.