Monkwearmouth Bridge
Monkwearmouth Bridge, Railway bridge in Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, England
The Monkwearmouth Bridge spans the River Wear with a main stretch of 300 feet, constructed from wrought iron using a bowstring truss design and box girders.
Constructed in 1879, the bridge provided the first direct railway connection between Newcastle and Sunderland, marking a significant advancement in regional transportation infrastructure.
The bridge received Grade II listed status in 1978, recognizing its engineering heritage as one of the largest hogsback iron bridges of the Victorian period.
The structure currently serves both Tyne and Wear Metro services and Durham Coast Line trains, connecting major urban centers in Northeast England.
The bridge stands 86 feet above the River Wear's high-water mark and features three 25-foot masonry arches at each end of its span.
Location: Sunderland
Official opening: 1879
GPS coordinates: 54.90989,-1.38348
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:04
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