Wark Bridge
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Wark Bridge | |
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| OS grid reference | NY862771 |
| Carries |
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| Crosses | River North Tyne |
| Locale | Northumberland |
| Owner | Northumberland County Council |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Beam bridge |
| Material | Iron |
| Pier construction | Stone |
| No. of spans | 8 |
| Piers in water | 7 |
| Load limit | 3 t |
| No. of lanes | Single-track road |
| History | |
| Constructed by | Hawks, Crawshay and Sons |
| Construction end | 1878 |
| Opened | 1878 |
| Rebuilt | 2010–2015 |
| Location | |
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Wark Bridge is an iron bridge over the River North Tyne at Wark on Tyne in Northumberland, England.
History
[edit | edit source]The bridge, which replaced a bridge of timber construction,[1] was built by Hawks, Crawshay and Sons of Gateshead and opened in 1878.[2] It underwent a major refurbishment in stages between 2010 and 2015.[3]
References
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