Haltwhistle A69 Bridge, East Explained

Haltwhistle A69 Bridge, East
Coordinates:54.9658°N -2.4519°W
Os Grid Reference:NY711635
Carries: Haltwhistle bypass
Crosses:River South Tyne
Locale:Northumberland
Owner:Department for Transport
Maint:National Highways
Design:Beam bridge
Material:Concrete
Spans:3
Pierswater:2
Lanes:2
Complete:1994
Preceded:Alston Arches Viaduct
Followed:Millhouse Bridge

Haltwhistle A69 Bridge, East is a concrete bridge across the River South Tyne at Haltwhistle in Northumberland, England.

History

The bridge is a concrete beam bridge, which forms part of the Haltwhistle bypass and was completed in 1994.[1] The creation of the bypass allowed the road through Haltwhistle to be de-trunked shortly thereafter.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: South Tyne - Haltwhistle A69 Bridge (East). 15 January 2017 . Bridges on the Tyne.
  2. Web site: The A69 Trunk Road (Haltwhistle Bypass) Order 1994. UK Government. 15 January 2017.