Trafford Road Swing Bridge

The Trafford Road Swing Bridge which was built across the canal between Manchester Docks and Pomona Docks in 1892.  It is 64.5 m. (212 ft.) long and has a carriageway width of 11 m. (36 ft.). It weighs 1800 tonnes. The bridge lies between the main Manchester Docks and Pomona Docks and carries the A5063 road. The bridge was only operated for ships to pass into and out of Pomona Docks. The hydraulic station was located immediately adjacent on the north bank of the canal.