Wylam Bridge, Road bridge in Wylam, Northumberland.
Description
Wylam Bridge is a steel and stone road bridge that spans the River Tyne, connecting North Wylam with South Wylam. The structure consists of nine sections and measures approximately 7 meters wide, with two traffic lanes and a separate pedestrian pathway.
History
The bridge was originally built in 1836 as a timber structure on stone piers. In 1897, it underwent major reconstruction when steel components replaced the wooden framework.
Culture
The bridge links two communities separated by the river and is used daily by locals for crossing. It forms part of the local transport network connecting residential areas with the railway station and surrounding workplaces.
Practical
The bridge is open at all times for vehicles and pedestrians crossing between the two areas. Access is unrestricted, making it available whenever needed for daily traffic.
Did you know?
During World War II, the bridge was reinforced in 1942 to support the weight of military tanks crossing between the banks. This wartime strengthening remains part of the structure today and shows the bridge's role in the local conflict effort.
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