Redheugh Bridge

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.

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: December 8, 2025 20:03