Wark Bridge, Iron bridge in Northumberland, England
The bridge spans across the River North Tyne with eight spans supported by seven stone piers constructed in a beam design pattern.
Hawks, Crawshay and Sons of Gateshead constructed this iron bridge in 1878 to replace an existing wooden structure at the crossing point.
The bridge connects multiple communities, including the village of Wark, which was once the capital of North Tynedale, to smaller settlements like Birtley.
The structure maintains a width restriction of 6 feet 6 inches and a weight limit of 3 tons for vehicles crossing the waterway.
Between 2010 and 2015, the bridge underwent a complete refurbishment costing 2.9 million pounds to preserve its Victorian engineering features.
Inception: 1878
Made from material: iron
GPS coordinates: 55.08745,-2.21690
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:51
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