Merchant Square Footbridge

Merchant Square Footbridge.
Each section of the bridge rises independently, with separate counterweights visible at the far side
Coordinates 51°31′07″N 0°10′19″W / 51.5187°N 0.1719°W / 51.5187; -0.1719Coordinates: 51°31′07″N 0°10′19″W / 51.5187°N 0.1719°W / 51.5187; -0.1719
Carries Pedestrians
Crosses Grand Union Canal
Locale Merchant Square (a development of six buildings)
Owner European Land
Characteristics
Design Longitudinal segmented bascule with counterweights
Material Steel segments, concrete, hydraulic actuators, stainless steel handrails with LED downlighting
Total length 20 metres (66 ft)
Width 3 metres (9.8 ft)
No. of spans 1
Load limit Pedestrian
Clearance above 2.5 metres (8 ft 2 in) at mid-channel
History
Architect Knight Architects
Engineering design by AKT II (structural); Eadon Consulting (mechanical, hydraulic, electrical)
Constructed by Mace
Construction end 2014
References
http://www.archdaily.com/553405/merchant-square-footbridge-knight-architects

The Merchant Square Footbridge (also known as The Fan Bridge) is a movable pedestrian bridge spanning a canal in Paddington, London. It is architecturally and mechanically unique, being 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.

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