Description and History of Site:-
Iron with timber cutwaters to central piers and gallery. 5 bays of segmental-arched girders with lattice work and railings between forming parapet supporting horizontal girders at road level. Central bay of greatest height and span opens by revolving on a large disc supported by 8 columns. [From the listing description].
Swing Bridge, built to replace the earlier ferry crossing of the Ouse. Opened 31st July 1872 by the Cawood Bridge Company. Initially a toll bridge. During particularly heavy flooding in December 2015, the Ouse flowed over the deck of the Bridge. Strengthened (increasing its bearing capacity from 7.5 to 10 tonnes) and repainted in 2017 at a cost of £1 million.
Further Reading and References:-https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/news/article/improved-cawood-bridge-re-opens
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Key Words :- road bridge river swing
Address :- B1222, Cawood, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 3TH
Grid Ref :- SE 57469 37845
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.833693 , Long -1.128249
Local Authority :- Selby District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1316656,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Record Date :- 10 June 2018
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Nick Nelson
Grid Ref :- SE 57469 37845
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.833693 , Long -1.128249
Local Authority :- Selby District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1316656,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Record Date :- 10 June 2018
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Nick Nelson