Tees Transporter Bridge
The Tees Transporter Bridge, also referred to as the Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge or locally as The Transporter, is a bridge over the River Tees in northern England. The northern side is in Port Clarence (Stockton-on-Tees) and the southern side is in Middlehaven (Middlesbrough). It is grade II* listed and the longest existing transporter in the world. and its winch house and piers are grade II listed.
Tees Transporter Bridge | |
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The bridge seen from the north bank | |
| Coordinates | 54.5845°N 1.2279°W |
| Carries | Motor vehicles A178 road Pedestrians |
| Crosses | River Tees |
| Locale | Middlesbrough and Port Clarence, England |
| Official name | Tees Transporter Bridge |
| Owner | Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council & Middlesbrough Council |
| Maintained by | Middlesbrough Council |
| Website | www |
| Preceded by | Tees Newport Bridge |
| Followed by | North Sea |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Transporter Bridge |
| Material | Steel, concrete |
| Total length | 850 ft (260 m) |
| Longest span | 570 ft (170 m) |
| Clearance below | 160 ft (49 m) |
| History | |
| Designer | Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Company |
| Contracted lead designer | CG Imbault |
| Constructed by | Sir William Arrol & Co. |
| Opened | 17 October 1911 |
| Statistics | |
| Toll | Vehicles (<3 tons): £1.50 (1 bay) Pedestrians and Cyclists: 70p |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Transporter Bridge |
| Designated | 21 June 1985 |
| Reference no. | 1139267 |
| Location | |
It is the furthest downstream bridge crossing over the river. It is classed as the A178 road, the road between Middlesbrough and Hartlepool. As of 2022 the bridge is not operational. When working, it carries a travelling 'car', or 'gondola', suspended below the fixed structure, across the river in 90 seconds. The gondola can carry 200 people, 9 cars, or 6 cars and one minibus.