Tyne Bridge

The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. The bridge was designed by the engineering firm Mott, Hay and Anderson, who later designed the Forth Road Bridge, and was built by Dorman Long and Co. of Middlesbrough. The bridge was officially opened on 10 October 1928 by King George V and has since become a defining symbol of Tyneside. It is ranked as the tenth tallest structure in Newcastle.

Tyne Bridge
Tyne Bridge looking towards the modern Sage Gateshead with the since-scrapped Tuxedo Princess moored below. The banner is advertising the 2006 Great North Run
Coordinates54.9680°N 1.6060°W / 54.9680; -1.6060
OS grid referenceNZ253637
Carries
CrossesRiver Tyne
LocaleTyneside
Other name(s)New Tyne Bridge
Owner
Maintained byNewcastleGateshead Bridges Joint Committee
Preceded bySwing Bridge
Followed byGateshead Millennium Bridge
Characteristics
DesignThrough arch bridge
MaterialSteel
Pier constructionCornish granite
Total length389 m (1,276 ft)
Width17 m (56 ft)
Longest span161.8 m (531 ft)
Clearance below26 m (85 ft)
No. of lanes4
History
DesignerMott, Hay and Anderson
Constructed byDorman Long and Co.
Construction startAugust 1925
Construction end25 February 1928
Opened10 October 1928 (1928-10-10)
Inaugurated10 October 1928 by King George V
Statistics
Daily trafficapprox. 70,000 vehicles
TypeGrade II* listed building
Designated13 January 1983
Reference no.1248569
Location
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