Scotswood Bridge
N 54° 57.990 W 001° 41.414
30U E 583851 N 6091848
Scotswood Bridge spans the River Tyne near Newcastle
Waymark Code: WMJ5T8
Location: North East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/29/2013
Views: 6
The bridge not only supports vehicles and pedestrians, but also carries electric power cables, telephone links, gas and water mains, and sewer pipes.
Construction began 1964
Construction ended 1967
Length of bridge: 456ft
Height of bridge: 25ft
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: pedestrians and motor vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River Tyne
Date constructed: 1964
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: a695
Location:
Tyne and Wear
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