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Adam Viaduct

AC with 0 elementsBuildings and structures in WiganGrade II listed bridges in Greater Manchester
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The Adam Viaduct is a grade II listed concrete underbridge in Wallgate, Wigan. The bridge, constructed in 1946, is the earliest prestressed concrete railway bridge in the United Kingdom, with only some examples in Switzerland being earlier. It is bridge number 54 on the Kirkby branch line and is at a line distance of 18 miles 1,032 yards (29.91 km).

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WN3 5DW , Poolstock
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