Bellister Bridge Explained

Bellister Bridge
Coordinates:54.9642°N -2.4704°W
Os Grid Reference:NY699633
Crosses:River South Tyne
Locale:Northumberland
Design:Beam bridge
Material:Concrete deck on steel girders
Material2:Concrete
Complete:1967
Preceded:Haltwhistle A69 Bridge, West
Followed:Blue Bridge, Haltwhistle

Bellister Bridge is a concrete bridge across the River South Tyne at Haltwhistle in Northumberland, England.

History

The bridge, which was designed to provide road access to the village of Plenmeller on the south bank of the river, was completed in 1967.[1] After the Haltwhistle bypass opened, the road was no longer required and it has solely been used a footbridge since the late 1990s.[1] The bridge also provides access to Bellister Castle on the south bank of the river.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bellister Bridge . Bridges on the Tyne. 20 January 2017.
  2. Web site: Haltwhistle, Bellister Castle and River South Tyne Walk . 20 January 2017.