Runcorn Railway Bridge

Name
Runcorn Railway Bridge
Start Year
1868
End Year
0
Industry Type
Transportation
Industry
railroad
Company
London and Northwestern Railway Company
City
Runcorn
State/County/Province
Cheshire
Country
great britain
Notes
The construction of the Runcorn-Widnes railway bridge started in 1868. This became the first bridge to cross the River Mersey at this point. The bridge was designed by William Baker, chief engineer of the London & North Western Railway Company based at Euston, London. The bridge was officially opened on 21 May 1868 and open for railway traffic on 10 October the same year. The bridge was used as a passenger toll bridge as well.