This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1905: Widnes-Runcorn Transporter
Runcorn, England, United Kingdom - River Mersey, Manchester Ship Canal
| Bridgemeister ID: | 954 (added 2003-10-31) |
| Year Completed: | 1905 |
| Name: | Widnes-Runcorn Transporter |
| Location: | Runcorn, England, United Kingdom |
| Crossing: | River Mersey, Manchester Ship Canal |
| Principals: | J.J. Webster, J.T. Wood, Charles Smith |
| References: | AAJ, BRB, HBE |
| Use: | Transporter |
| Status: | Removed |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 304.8 meters (1,000 feet) |
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