Bridge 204 crosses the WCML between the Northamptonshire villages of

Roade and Ashton. The bridge was constructed in the 1960s when the line was electrified replacing the original structure that could not offer the required clearance for the wiring. Unfortunately, like many structures dating from this era that adopted the new building techniques of the time they have not fared well and this bridge is no exception. Being what is, essentially, a slab of concrete with brick-built parapets placed on top it has shifted and the parapets are now teetering requiring reconstruction. The eastern end was worked on a couple of years ago with the repaired portion seen to the extreme right in the image but the parapet at the western end is now requiring urgent attention necessitating another lengthy road closure as seen here from the road sign.