Fradley Swing Bridge

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Fradley Swing Bridge
100710-132225 – SK 14185 13888 – COV 60.755

Next to Fradley Junction is a swing footbridge. It’s very light and can be opened with one finger which sometimes surprises boaters who give it a hard shove.

If you can’t remember what order to do things in there’s a small black plate with white writing to remind you which is summarised as;

  1. Open Bridge
  2. Take Boat Through
  3. Close Bridge

I wonder how many need those instructions, although a few might need reminding to close the bridge after them.

Fradley Swing Bridge
090802-153046 – SK 14095 13996 – COV 60.900

2 Responses

  1. Jonathan says:

    It’s not light, but is so finely balanced as to appear light.

    • Paul says:

      It’s by far the lightest canal swing bridge I’ve met, and we’ve cruised all parts of the connected waterway network several times.

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