Wearmouth Bridge, Steel bridge in Sunderland, United Kingdom.
The Wearmouth Bridge extends 375 feet across the River Wear with a central arch span measuring 114 meters in length and 48 feet in width.
The current Wearmouth Bridge, constructed between 1927 and 1929, replaced an earlier structure from 1796 designed by Thomas Paine that served the region.
The Duke of York, later King George VI, presided over the bridge opening ceremony on October 31, 1929, marking its significance for Sunderland.
The bridge carries both the A183 and A1018 roads, providing a vital connection for vehicles and pedestrians between Monkwearmouth and central Sunderland.
The bridge maintains its original iron construction and through arch design, earning its status as a Grade II listed structure in the United Kingdom.
Location: Sunderland
Inception: 1929
Official opening: October 31, 1929
Longest Span: 114 m
Made from material: iron
GPS coordinates: 54.91000,-1.38278
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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