Newport Bridge, Teeside, Middlesbrough, Cleveland

Built between 1931 and 1934 this was the first vertical lift bridge in England and the heaviest of its type in the world. The middle section can be raised to give up to 36m clearance for water traffic when required.

Location

Middlesbrough Middlesbrough

Period

1930s (1930 - 1938)

Tags

building bridge transport road water river crossing 1930s (1930 - 1938)