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Historic Bridges: W. G. Armstrong and Company of Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.


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Swing Bridge
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Bridge Street Over River Tyne in Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead: North East, England, United Kingdom
Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 561 ft. Main Span: 281 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1876 By: W. G. Armstrong and Company of Newcastle upon Tyne, England and John F. Ure and Philip J. Messent
This is a large, very old, and intact example of a swing bridge, located in a unique setting between two high level bridges which are also historic.

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