Weston-super-Mare's Derelict Birnbeck Pier To Be On The Verge Of Collapsing

WESTON-SUPER-MARE, ENGLAND - JANUARY 12: The neglected 1867 Grade II listed Birnbeck Pier is seen, on January 12, 2015 in Weston-Super-Mare, England. Concerns have been raised that the pier which is the only British pier which links the mainland to an island is on the verge of collapse after recent high winds caused more damage to the already crumbling structure. There are fears that the forecasted bad weather could cause the derelict Birnbeck Pier - which was closed to the public in 1994 and is included on English Heritage's buildings 'at risk' register and was meant to be redeveloped with plans that included a hotel - to collapse into the sea. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)