Wark Bridge

Bridge in Northumberland, England

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CrossesRiver North TyneLocaleNorthumberlandOwnerNorthumberland County CouncilCharacteristicsDesignBeam bridgeMaterialIronPier constructionStoneNo. of spans8Piers in water7Load limit3 tNo. of lanesSingle-track roadHistoryConstructed byHawks, Crawshay and SonsConstruction end1878Opened1878 (1878)Rebuilt2010–2015LocationMap

Wark Bridge is an iron bridge over the River North Tyne at Wark on Tyne in Northumberland, England.

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

  1. ^ "Wark-on-Tyne" (PDF). Northumberland County Council. p. 21. Retrieved 15 January 2017. [permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "North Tyne - Wark Bridge". Bridges on the Tyne. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
  3. ^ "Wark Bridge in Northumberland re-opens after major refurbishment scheme". Evening Chronicle. Newcastle upon Tyne: Trinity Mirror. 15 July 2015. Retrieved 15 January 2017.


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