Ramsey Harbour Swing Bridge

The Ramsey Harbour Swing Bridge is located on the Isle of Man and links the town centre in Ramsey with the Mooragh Promenade.

Ramsey Harbour Swing Bridge
Coordinates54°19′22″N 4°22′55″W / 54.3227°N 4.3820°W / 54.3227; -4.3820
Carries
  • Motor vehicles
  • Pedestrians
LocaleRamsey, Isle of Man,
Characteristics
DesignSwing bridge
Total length128 m (420 ft)
Width4.6 m (15 ft)
History
Opened29 June 1892
Location
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History

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The bridge, which incorporates two steel trussed arches, was completed by Cleveland Bridge & Engineering Company in 1892.[1] The bridge was refurbished in Winter 2013.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Ramsey Harbour Swing Bridge". Engineering Timelines. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  2. ^ "Ramsey Swingbridge - Update". Isle of Man Government. 27 November 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2014.