Description and History of Site:-

The Carlton Bridge, constructed in 1927 by Wm Arrol and Co. Ltd., replaced the old narrow timber bridge, remnants of which remain visible in the riverbed downstream (EYK00218).

The main span measures 256 ft (78.03 m) and is composed of a steel superstructure supported on concrete-filled cylinders. Access is provided by two reinforced (ferro) concrete viaducts with earth embankments. One viaduct has nineteen spans, the other twenty-two, each approximately 15 ft (4.57 m). Their total lengths are 270 ft 6 in (82.45 m) and 355 ft 6 in (108.36 m), respectively. The bridge accommodates a 30 ft (9.14 m) carriageway, flanked by two 5 ft (1.52 m) footways.

The steel structure was designed by Arrol’s in collaboration with Mr. H. R. Hepworth, County Surveyor of the West Riding, while the approach viaducts were designed by Mr. Hepworth in association with Messrs. L. G. Mouchel and Partners Ltd.

The total cost of construction amounted to £62,298, broken down as follows:

Steel bridge: £22,172
Approaches: £37,659
Other costs: £2,467

Further Reading and References:-

British Bridges, An Illustrated Technical and Historical Record. Public Works Roads and Transport Congress London 1933 p336.

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Key Words :- road bridge river aire

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public highway

Address :- Carlton, Goole, North Yorkshire, DN14 9LL
Grid Ref :- SE6434322773
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.697442 , Long -1.026951
Local Authority :- Selby District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1927 -
Contributor :- John Suter - 3 March 2016

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