Warrington Transporter Bridge

Warrington Transporter Bridge
Coordinates53°23′02″N 2°36′27″W / 53.3838°N 2.6075°W / 53.3838; -2.6075
CarriesVehicles
Pedestrians
CrossesRiver Mersey
LocaleWarrington
Other name(s)Bank Quay Transporter Bridge
OwnerWarrington Borough Council
Heritage statusGrade II*
Characteristics
DesignTransporter Bridge
MaterialSteel
Total length103 m (339 ft)
Width9 m (30 ft)
Height27 m (89 ft)
Longest span61 m (200 ft)
Clearance below23 m (76 ft)
History
DesignerWilliam Henry Hunter
Constructed bySir William Arrol & Co.
Construction start1913
Opened1916
Closed1964
Location
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The Warrington Transporter Bridge (or Bank Quay Transporter Bridge) is a structural steel transporter bridge across the River Mersey in Warrington, Cheshire, England.