Humber Bridge, Suspension bridge in Hessle, England
The Humber Bridge extends 2220 meters across the Humber Estuary, featuring steel construction and two concrete towers reaching 155.5 meters in height.
The bridge opened on July 17, 1981, by Queen Elizabeth II, marking the completion of a construction project that began in July 1972.
The Grade I listed structure represents a milestone in British engineering, connecting the communities of East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire across the Humber Estuary.
Four traffic lanes accommodate vehicles with an 80 kilometers per hour speed limit, while separate paths allow pedestrians and cyclists to cross without fees.
The bridge maintained the record for the longest central span in the world at 1410 meters from its opening until the completion of Akashi Kaikyo in 1998.
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Location: North Lincolnshire
Inception: June 24, 1981
Official opening: July 17, 1981
Height: 155.5 m
Length: 2,220 m
Longest Span: 1,410 m
Width: 28.5 m
Made from material: steel
Website: http://humberbridge.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.70694,-0.45000
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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Hessle Town Hall
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Church of All Saints
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Hessle Library and Customer Service Centre
2.2 km
Plaza Cinema
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Windmill And Adjacent House To West
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Hesslewood
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95, Ferriby Road
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Cliff Mill
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24, The Weir
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77-81, Fleetgate
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Fleetgate Post Office
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Humber Terrace
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Fleetgate House
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