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Decided to take a trip down to the Local bridge last night as i'd been after to take some photo's of it for a while now:







Bit of history of the Silver Jubilee Bridge
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The main arch is 1,082 feet (330 m) long and each side arch measures 250 feet (76 m). During its construction 720,000 rivets were used. Its height over the river bed is 285 feet (87 m) and the headroom over the ship canal is 80 feet (24 m). During its construction 5,900 tons of steel were used and 7,500 tons of concrete. The bridge requires constant repainting and for this one coat uses 6,000 imperial gallons (27,277 l) of paint. On the Runcorn side, the approach viaducts are 1,076 feet (328 m) in length, and on the Widnes side 498 feet (152 m). The cost of constructing the bridge was

It sort of looks like a roller coaster!

It sort of looks like a roller coaster!

I've been told when people first approach it who haven't been over it before that they actually think they go over the top of the bridge lol

It sort of looks like a roller coaster!

I've been told when people first approach it who haven't been over it before that they actually think they go over the top of the bridge lol

...they would be the "Liverpudlians", John?.... ....!

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Excellent shot....and a nice bit of History!... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]...!

Paul.... ...!

Our River Wye stone Bridge at Hereford was built in 1490 AD. Rebuilt from an earlier bridge in 1125 AD.

....I laid the first stone......trust me.... ....!

love the reflection in #2.

love the reflection in #2.

Indeed John,..........nice one there !  8-)

Very nice shots.

I also like the 2nd, but the last one is outstanding.

Those are beautiful pictures, terrific lighting  :o