Norton railway bridge crosses the canal on the Chester to Manchester line which also connects Runcorn to the North Wales Coast line via Llandudno. At one time, it serviced Norton Station which has since been succeeded by Runcorn East Station just south on the line. The bridge was built on what was originally the Birkenhead, Lancashire & Cheshire Joint Railway’s (BLCJR) Warrington and Chester line which opened on the 31st October 1850. Whilst not one of the Duke’s bridges nor carrying foot or vehicle traffic from each side of the canal, its age and early Victorian construction earns it a worthwhile mention on the route, as it is often overlooked - sometimes simply listed as ‘Bridge 70’. It does not appear to have gained listed status. GPS Coordinates: 53.331312, -2.661820