[Talk-GB] Who assigns references to bridges?

[Dave F]

To all.

Thanks for the replies.

Even though I wasn't explicit I hope mentioning the CRT made it clear it 
was a water crossing.

It's across the Avon in Bath. Existing bridge refs on it are consecutive 
with those on the Kennet & Avon Canal & I believe they operate the 
navigable section towards Bristol.

I've emailed their GIS team.

Cheers
DaveF

On 29/12/2022 20:53, Mark Goodge wrote:
>
>
> On 28/12/2022 23:44, Dave F via Talk-GB wrote:
>> There's a new bridge just opened in my city & I wish to add the details.
>>
>> Is it the Canal & River Trust who assigns references to bridges?
>>
>> I'm aware they produce a database of the bridges, but unsure if it's 
>> them who allocates them.
>
> The navigation authority can (but is not required to) assign a 
> reference. The Canal & River Trust maintains the practice of its 
> predecessors in doing so, but not all navigation authorities do. The 
> Avon Navigation Trust (responsible for the River Avon in Warwickshire 
> and Worcestershire), for example, seems not to.
>
> The previously mentioned Canal Plan website at https://canalplan.uk/ 
> shows bridge references where they exist. But you might need to check 
> that it's available under a compatible licence before using it in OSM.
>
> Mark
>
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