St. Julian's railway bridge
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The St. Julian's railway bridge is a crossing of the River Usk close to the city of Newport, South Wales. and currently carries the Welsh Marches Line across the river in a north—south direction. Due to the meanderings of the river, all the other crossings are east—west.
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St Julian's railway bridge | |
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Coordinates | 51°36′23″N 2°58′55″W |
Carries | Railway |
Crosses | River Usk |
Locale | Newport |
Maintained by | Network Rail |
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Width | Double standard-gauge (4 foot 8½ inch) track |
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The bridge was opened to traffic during 1874 by the Pontypool, Caerleon and Newport Railway. Consisting of four brick-built arches and four wrought iron lattice truss spans with wrought iron cross girders and plate floors, the structure carries a pair of railway lines across the river. In the 1960s, the bridge underwent a strengthening and refurbishment programme; during the early 2010s, the viaduct was again subject to structural repairs and remedial works.