Survey Data
Reg No
13900754
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1850 - 1870
Coordinates
308123, 310091
Date Recorded
13/07/2005
Date Updated
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Description
Four-span road-over-river stone bridge, built c. 1860. Squared-and-snecked rubble stone spandrels and parapet, squared rubble stone coping. Round-headed arches, squared rubble voussoirs. Double bitumen carriage, grass verges.
Appraisal
This stone bridge is a fine example of the engineering achievements in County Louth in the nineteenth century. This bridge was closed to vehicle traffic c. 2000 when traffic was diverted over a new bridge to the south.