General Information
Project Type
Structure: |
Bowstring-arch-truss bridge Through truss bridge Cable-stayed bridge with fan system Bascule bridge |
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Secondary structure(s): |
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Function / usage: |
Railroad (railway) bridge |
Material: |
Iron bridge |
Plan view: |
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Awards and Distinctions
Location
Location: |
Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland |
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Crosses: |
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Coordinates: | 53° 25' 37.99" N 7° 56' 45.35" W |
Technical Information
Dimensions
total length | 165 m | |
number of spans | 6 | |
number of tracks | 1 | |
track gauge | 1 435 mm |
Materials
arches |
iron
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Participants
Design
- G. W. Hemans (designer)
Relevant Web Sites
Relevant Publications
- Description of the Bridge Erected at Athlone by the Commisioners for the Improvement of the River Shannon. In: Minutes of the Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, v. 8, n. 1849 ( 1849), pp. 296-303. (1849):
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data sheet - Structure-ID
20089337 - Published on:
07/09/2024 - Last updated on:
07/09/2024