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Winthorpe Bridge
This was one of several bridges required when the Newark eastern bypass was built between 1962 and 1964, and is the most significant of them.
The structure consists of 9 narrow reinforced concrete box girders semi-cantilevered from concrete piers to produce one full central arch of 260ft span and two half spans of 130ft. An unusual feature of the structure is that the deck is not cantilevered out from the side girders as became prevalent in later designs. In this respect it represents a transitional period of design. The fascias of the bridge, which show as a dark band, are precast concrete with a surface of exposed dark blue Shap granite aggregate. It has been considered of sufficient architectural merit to warrant Grade II* Listed status.
The structure consists of 9 narrow reinforced concrete box girders semi-cantilevered from concrete piers to produce one full central arch of 260ft span and two half spans of 130ft. An unusual feature of the structure is that the deck is not cantilevered out from the side girders as became prevalent in later designs. In this respect it represents a transitional period of design. The fascias of the bridge, which show as a dark band, are precast concrete with a surface of exposed dark blue Shap granite aggregate. It has been considered of sufficient architectural merit to warrant Grade II* Listed status.
Created: Sun, 16 Sep 2012, Updated: Sun, 16 Sep 2012
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