John Smeaton
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| Born: | 8/6/1724 | ||
| Died: | 28/10/1792 | ||
| Operated: | Across UK | ||
John Smeaton was an engineer born in Leeds. He was perhaps best known for his work on canals and harbours, but he also produced a large number of bridge designs during his working life, and not just across canals.
In 2008, a newly constucted viaduct carrying the A61 across the River Aire in Leeds was named after him[1].
List of Crossings
| Crossing | On Road | Opening Date |
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| Coldstream Bridge | A697 | |
| Lower North Water Bridge | A92 | |
| North Bridge (Evanton) | B817 | |
| Perth Bridge | A85 | 1771 |
References
- ↑ Leeds - Place Features - John Smeaton's new viaduct (02.09.2008) (archive.org)
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