Bank Quay transporter bridge, Warrington - Warrington (UA)

Former transporter bridge, opened in 1916. The bridge conveyed railway wagons and motor vehicles across the river Mersey from the former LNWR main line to Crosfield's works. The bridge no longer functions although the gondola remains intact. The structure is made of steel on brick plinths and is in poor condition. The Friends of Warrington Transporter Bridge have been working with the Local Authority to raise the profile of the bridge and provide interpretation. A long-term solution is needed to address the condition and maintenance of the bridge.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Bank Quay transporter bridge

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1006768

Local Planning Authority:

Warrington (UA)

Site Type:

Transport > Bridge

Location

Building Name:

Bank Quay transporter bridge

Locality:

Warrington

Unitary Authority:

Warrington (UA)

Parliamentary Constituency:

Warrington South

Region:

North West

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Not applicable

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Local authority

Designation:

Scheduled Monument and Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number(s):

1006768 and 1139433