There are many forms of bridges crossing
over canals. Some bridges are designed to carry heavy
automobile traffic, while others are there for the farmer to move
his cattle and sheep from fields separated by the canal or to
provide a cross-over for the towpath.
A towpath
cross-over at Autherley Junction of Shropshire Union
with Staff & Worcs canals. A slight drizzle has the crew
in rain gear. (6/11/1999)
Immediately after making turn Autherley Junction
cross-over bridge there is a shallow lock. (6/11/1999)
Approaching
bridge foredeck crewperson Katie advises Dad: "Plenty
of room Dad!" Most of the early bridges provide
room for only one-way traffic so care is required in paying
attention for reverse direction traffic.
Kingswood Junction on the Stratford Canal
looking south from lock 19 with the Stratford branch bridge
36 and lock 21 on the right and the connector lock 20
leading to the Grand Union Canal on the left.
Notice how the bridge 36 span has a small gap in the
middle. This "gap" allowed the ropes of the
horse drawn narrow boats to pass through without having to
disconnect the tow line between horse and boat.
(6/16/05)
Passing under the electric lift bridge
#20 at Wrenbury on the LLangollen Canal is an "all hands"
effort!
