Border Counties Bridge, Railway bridge ruins in Northumberland, England
The Border Counties Bridge spans across the River Tyne with five sections supported by four stone piers that remain visible in the water.
Built in 1856 for the Border Counties Railway, this structure connected the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway near Hexham with the Border Union Railway at Riccarton Junction.
The bridge represents mid-19th century industrial engineering methods, reflecting the rapid expansion of British railway networks during the Victorian era.
The bridge operated until 1958, when goods traffic ceased due to structural concerns and high maintenance costs, leading to its demolition in 1959.
The remaining stone piers stand as silent markers in the River Tyne, marking the path of a railway that once connected England and Scotland.
Location: Northumberland
Inception: 1856
GPS coordinates: 54.98210,-2.12070
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:53
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