Wark Bridge
Wark Bridge is an iron bridge over the River North Tyne at Wark on Tyne in Northumberland.
Wark Bridge | |
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 Wark Bridge | |
| Coordinates | 55.0875°N 2.2169°W |
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| Crosses | River North Tyne |
| Locale | Northumberland |
| Owner | Northumberland County Council |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Beam bridge |
| Material | Iron |
| Pier construction | Stone |
| No. of spans | 8 |
| Piers in water | 7 |
| Load limit | 3 t |
| No. of lanes | Single-track road |
| History | |
| Constructed by | Hawks, Crawshay and Sons |
| Construction end | 1878 |
| Opened | 1878 |
| Rebuilt | 2010–2015 |
  Wark Bridge Location in Northumberland | |
History
The bridge, which replaced a bridge of timber construction,[1] was built by Hawks, Crawshay and Sons of Gateshead and opened in 1878.[2] It underwent a major refurbishment in stages between 2010 and 2015.[3]
References
- "Wark-on-Tyne" (PDF). Northumberland County Council]. p. 21. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- "North Tyne - Wark Bridge". Bridges on the Tyne. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- "Wark Bridge in Northumberland re-opens after major refurbishment scheme". Evening Chronicle. Newcastle upon Tyne: Trinity Mirror. 15 July 2015. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
| Next bridge upstream | River North Tyne | Next bridge downstream |
| Bellingham Bridge B6320 road |
Wark Bridge Grid reference: NY862771 |
Chollerford Bridge B6318 road |
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