Scotswood Bridge, Road bridge in Tyne and Wear, England
The Scotswood Bridge spans the River Tyne with a steel through arch design, featuring a suspended box girder deck and a main span of 100.5 meters.
The construction of Scotswood Bridge began in 1964, and it officially opened on March 20, 1967, replacing an earlier suspension bridge from 1831.
The bridge marks the transformation of transportation infrastructure in Newcastle, connecting the city's west end to the MetroCentre and Blaydon in Gateshead.
Located 5.1 kilometers upstream from central Newcastle, the bridge carries A695 road traffic with dedicated lanes for vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Between 1971 and 1974, traffic flow was restricted to single file while engineers performed structural reinforcement work to address initial design concerns.
Location: Tyne and Wear
Inception: 1964
Official opening: March 20, 1967
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 54.96700,-1.69000
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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