Warburton Bridge construction

This is the second fixed road bridge over the Canal and is identical in design as the one in Latchford. 

The present view was secured when the bridge was about half completed and shows very clearly, the great advantage of this form of structure. It will be noticed as the bridge is being erected after the cutting has been filled with water and no temporary staging needed. The brick and concrete foundations having been built up from below the bed of the Canal, the steel framing is commenced.  By constructing the arms or cantilevers symmetrically as shown, the work remains balanced on its somewhat narrow base.

The shore-ends of the two cantilevers are secured afterwards below road level, in order to counterbalance the weight of the girders connecting the arms extended over the water.  These independent girders are put together on pontoons and hoisted into position by the two derrick cranes shown.