This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1831: Scotswood
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, United Kingdom - River Tyne
| Bridgemeister ID: | 392 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1831 |
| Name: | Scotswood |
| Also Known As: | Chine |
| Location: | Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, United Kingdom |
| Crossing: | River Tyne |
| Principals: | John Green |
| References: | AAJ, BRB, NTB |
| Use: | Vehicular (two-lane), with walkway |
| Status: | Demolished, 1967 |
| Main Cables: | Chain (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 3 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 112.2 meters (368 feet) |
| Side Spans: | 2 x 39.9 meters (131 feet) |
| Deck width: | 16 feet 10 inch roadway, 3 feet 3 inch footway |
Notes:
- "Chine" is the spelling/pronounciation of "Chain" in Geordie a dialect spoken in Tyneside.
- Widened (19ft 6in roadway, two 6ft walkways), iron chains replaced with steel cables 1931. Bypassed, 1967. Since demolished.
External Links:
- Scotswood Suspension Bridge (1831 - 1967) | Co-Curate. Several images of the bridge.
- Structurae - Structure ID 20013208
Do you have any information or photos about this bridge that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com.