title: Old Quay Bridge
text: # Old Quay Bridge
  
  Old Quay Bridge is a Grade II listed swing bridge in Runcorn, England.
  
  ## History
  
  Old Quay Bridge is a swing bridge across the Manchester Ship Canal between Runcorn and Wigg Island, built circa 1894. It took its name from the Old Quay Canal, a now defunct canal which is more commonly known as the Runcorn to Latchford Canal.
  
  ## Usage
  
  The bridge is still in use and is opened for traffic along the canal. The swing mechanism is operated from a control room on the Runcorn side of the bridge.
  
  