Replacing Brigham Bridge 2003
On Monday 24th June 2003 work started on removing an obstacle that has stopped boats using a mile and a half of canal.
Pictures and text by Michael are © Copyright Michael Askin.
Fig 1. Before replacement : The bridge before any work.
Fig 2. Work starts : Removing the ramps to the fixed bridge.
Fig 3. Removing old bridge : The last piece of the bridge removed.
Fig 4. Boat through : First boat through the removed bridge.
Fig 5. At Snakeholme lock : The next obsticle is a lock at Snakeholme, but at least we can now get to it by boat.
Fig 6. Man removing wall : Leveling the brickwork to acomodate the bigger bridge.
Fig 7. Working : Making the new base for the bridge.
Fig 8. Laying concrete : Lots of concrete to level.
Fig 9. Awaiting the lift : The 100 ton crane waits to lift the new bridge in.
Fig 10. Bridge on low loader : The new bridge on the low loader.
Fig 11. Lifting bridge in place : Yorkshire Post photographer takes a picture.
Fig 12. Bridge in place : Sue Webster looks on.
Fig 13. Lowering hand rails : The railings.
Fig 14. Bridge deck : Job done... lets go home.