Redheugh Bridge, Road bridge between Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead, England.
Redheugh Bridge is a concrete road bridge spanning approximately 900 meters across the river with four traffic lanes for vehicles. The main central opening allows passage for river traffic below the deck.
The current structure opened in 1983 and replaced earlier bridges that had served the crossing since the 1870s but gradually developed structural issues. This replacement was a significant infrastructure renewal for the region at that time.
The bridge serves as a daily crossing for thousands of commuters moving between the two cities. It has become a familiar landmark in the everyday landscape of the region.
The bridge is accessible on foot and by bicycle with separate paths on both sides for different types of traffic. Walking across works best outside peak commuting hours when there is less vehicle movement.
The road deck is designed so the bridge appears to be the highest spanning the river even though no structural elements rise above the roadway. This creates a deceptively simple profile that sets it apart from other crossings in the area.
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