Diamond Oak Bridge
Appearance
Diamond Oak Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 54°55′52″N 2°30′27″W / 54.9311°N 2.5076°W |
OS grid reference | NY675598 |
Carries |
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Crosses | River South Tyne |
Locale | Northumberland |
Preceded by | Lambley Footbridge |
Followed by | Featherstone Castle Footbridge |
Characteristics | |
Design | Beam bridge |
Material | Concrete |
No. of spans | 3 |
Piers in water | 2 |
History | |
Construction end | 1975 |
Opened | 1975 |
Location | |
Diamond Oak Bridge is a concrete bridge across the River South Tyne near Coanwood in Northumberland.
History
[edit]The bridge links Coanwood on the east of the River Tyne and Lambley on the west[1] and was completed in 1975.[2] Although designed to remain open in all weathers, it is often impassible under snow conditions.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Lambley Viaduct Walk" (PDF). Walk for Life. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
- ^ a b "South Tyne - Diamond Oak Bridge". Bridges on the Tyne. Retrieved 21 January 2017.