Blaydon Bridge, Box girder bridge in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Blaydon Bridge spans 332 meters across the River Tyne, featuring a main span of 108 meters and a width of 14.6 meters.
The construction of Blaydon Bridge in 1990 marked the completion of Newcastle Western Bypass, replacing the need for traffic to use the Tyne Tunnel.
The bridge represents a significant engineering achievement in northern England, connecting the communities of Scotswood in Newcastle and Blaydon in Gateshead.
The structure carries both the A1 road and cycle paths, providing essential transportation links between Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead regions.
The bridge incorporates prestressed concrete construction techniques with balanced cantilevers, supported by two concrete piers in the River Tyne.
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Official opening: December 3, 1990
Length: 332 m
Longest Span: 108 m
Width: 14.6 m
Made from material: prestressed concrete
GPS coordinates: 54.97000,-1.69800
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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