2021
NZ2563 : Lower level of the High Level Bridge, Gateshead end
taken 4 years ago, near to Gateshead, England
Lower level of the High Level Bridge, Gateshead end
The High Level Bridge, probably so named because it crosses the river much higher than the older crossings, is listed grade I (list entry 1248568) as 'One of the finest pieces of architectural iron work in the world'. Not surprisingly it's also one of the most photographed structures in the city. Unusually, it is a railway road bridge combined on a split level (rail above road). The listing gives a detailed description. Built 1849. engineer Robert Stephenson and architect John Dobson. This lower level (road) is now southbound only, with a pedestrian walkway each side.
The High Level Bridge, River Tyne
The High Level Bridge is a road and rail bridge linking Newcastle and Gateshead across the River Tyne. It was designed by Robert Stephenson; work started on 12 August 1847 and it was opened on 7 June 1849 and was the first road/rail bridge ever built. It is a Grade I listed structure.
The road carriageway and pedestrian walkways sit under the railway deck. The road crossing the bridge (B1307) is one-way (southbound) due to the narrowing of the carriageway during strengthening works in 2008.
The bridge is 408m long and 12m wide.
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- Grid Square
- NZ2563, 2177 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Stephen Craven (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Saturday, 4 December, 2021 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Monday, 6 December, 2021
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NZ 2525 6352 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:57.9403N 1:36.4292W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NZ 2528 6349
- View Direction
- Northwest (about 315 degrees)
