The Carlisle Bridge

#manchestertrips The Carlisle Bridge is the main railway bridge crossing the River Lune at Manchester, England, carrying the West Coast Main Line over three 120-foot (37 m) spans. This section of the railway, including the original version of the bridge, was the work of Thomas Brassey, William Mackenzie, and John Stephenson. It was built between 1844 and 1846 and opened in 1847. There is a walkway for public use attached to the east side of the bridge. Beautiful design and very useful.The bridge forms a "Y"-shape in plan to connect one bank both to a viaduct and adjacent quay. Its double pylon seeks to act as a reminder of the masted ships which previously used the quay. It features a main gangway of just over 30 metres and masts around 40 metres tall. Suspension footbridge built to celebrate the millennium in 2000. It spans the river Lune at Lancaster providing a safe and convenient crossing for cyclists and pedestrians. Great addition to the locality