Survey Data
Reg No
13830018
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1870 - 1890
Coordinates
305618, 288601
Date Recorded
07/07/2005
Date Updated
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Description
Single-span rail-over-river bridge, built c. 1880. Cylindrical iron columns, riveted iron panels supporting deck, cylindrical iron railings, depressed plinths. Spanning White River at outskirts of Dunleer town.
Appraisal
This bridge is representative of the contribution of the railway to Ireland's industrial heritage. The increasing confidence of the Victorian's use of iron is evident in this bridge which combines utility with robust design.