Box Girder Bridge - Kirk Michael, Isle of Man
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Mike_bjm
N 54° 17.203 W 004° 35.172
30U E 396745 N 6016583
This small box girder bridge once carried the Manx Nothern Railway ('MNR') line north of Kirk Michael.
Waymark Code: WMZP43
Location: Isle of Man
Date Posted: 12/12/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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This small box girder bridge once carried the Manx Nothern Railway line north of Kirk Michael.

The MNR line ran from St. John's to Ramsey opened on 23 September 1879. The MNR was only taken over by the Isle of Man Railway following the passing of the Isle of Man Railway Act on 24 May 1905. The line final closed in October 1969 and the line was lifted in 1974.

The two box-girders are supported by attractive stone-piers. The walkway of the bridge is of wooden construction.

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Original Use: Railroad

Date Built: 1879

Construction: Other

Condition: Fair

Date Abandoned: 1974

Bridge Status - Orphaned or Adopted.: Adopted

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