Merchant Square Footbridge

The Merchant Square Footbridge (also known as The Fan Bridge) is a moveable pedestrian bridge spanning a canal in Paddington, London. It is composed of five side-by side sections of varying lengths, with offset pivots to accommodate the varying lengths. When opened, the segments are brought to varying angles of elevation. The visual effect when opened has been likened to that of a Japanese fan.[citation needed]

Merchant Square Footbridge
Each section of the bridge rises independently, with separate counterweights visible at the far side
Coordinates51°31′07″N 0°10′19″W / 51.5187°N 0.1719°W / 51.5187; -0.1719
CarriesPedestrians
CrossesGrand Union Canal
LocaleMerchant Square (a development of six buildings)
OwnerEuropean Land
Characteristics
DesignLongitudinal segmented bascule with counterweights
MaterialSteel segments, concrete, hydraulic actuators, stainless steel handrails with LED downlighting
Total length20 metres (66 ft)
Width3 metres (9.8 ft)
No. of spans1
Load limitPedestrian
Clearance above2.5 metres (8 ft 2 in) at mid-channel
History
ArchitectKnight Architects
Engineering design byAKT II (structural); Eadon Consulting (mechanical, hydraulic, electrical)
Constructed byMace
Construction end2014
Location
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References
http://www.archdaily.com/553405/merchant-square-footbridge-knight-architects

Not to be confused with the Fan Bridge which crosses Holland Brook (formerly known as the Holland River) between Little Clacton and Great Holland in Essex (UK) (OS Grid Ref: TM 19710 18667 / Latitude 51°49'24"N Longitude 1°11'12"E). This was the lowest crossing-point until the Gunfleet estuary was reclaimed in the 1700s.[1][2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Victoria County History".
  2. ^ "Victoria County History".
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