Redheugh Bridge, Road bridge between Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead, England.
The Redheugh Bridge stretches 897 meters across the River Tyne with a central span of 160 meters and four traffic lanes for vehicles.
The current concrete structure, opened by Princess Diana in 1983, replaced two previous bridges from 1871 and 1901 that experienced structural problems.
The bridge connects western Newcastle to central Gateshead, forming a vital transportation link in the industrial landscape of Northeast England.
The structure incorporates essential utilities within its frame, including gas lines, electricity cables, telecommunications networks, and water pipes.
The road deck design creates an optical effect of being the highest bridge over the River Tyne, without any structural elements rising above.
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Location: Gateshead
Inception: May 18, 1983
Official opening: May 18, 1983
Length: 897 m
Longest Span: 160 m
Width: 15.8 m
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 54.96200,-1.61900
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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