Wearmouth Bridge

Wearmouth Bridge is a steel through arch structure that crosses the River Wear in Sunderland, connecting Monkwearmouth with the city center. The bridge features a distinctive curved iron arch design that carries traffic across the water.

This structure was built between 1927 and 1929, replacing an earlier bridge that had stood at the same location since the late 1700s. The new construction represented a major upgrade to the city's infrastructure during the interwar period.

The bridge serves as a key symbol connecting two sides of the city that would otherwise be separated by the river. It remains central to how people move through Sunderland and how they think about their city.

The bridge is open to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic throughout the day and connects major roads on both sides of the river. Walking across allows you to see the arch structure up close and enjoy views of the water and surrounding areas from the middle.

A future king opened this bridge, and it still carries its original iron framework from when it was first built. This original material gives the structure its distinctive appearance and helps visitors understand how engineering worked nearly a century ago.

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: December 8, 2025 13:43