New Haydon Bridge Explained

New Haydon Bridge
Coordinates:54.9735°N -2.2457°W
Os Grid Reference:NY843643
Crosses:River South Tyne
Locale:Northumberland
Designer:Northumberland County Council
Design:Beam bridge
Material:Concrete
Spans:5
Pierswater:4
Lanes:2
Builder:Kier Group
Begin:1967
Cost:£200,000
Open:1970
Preceded:Old Haydon Bridge
Followed:Warden Bridge

The New Haydon Bridge is a bridge across the River South Tyne providing access to and from the village of Haydon Bridge.

History

The bridge, which was built by Kier Group to carry the A69 road across the River South Tyne, was completed in 1970.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: South Tyne - Haydon Bridge - Old A69. 15 June 2015.