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Tees Transporter Bridge

Coordinates: 54°35′04″N 1°13′40″W / 54.5845°N 1.2279°W / 54.5845; -1.2279
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Tees Transporter Bridge
The bridge seen from upstream on the southern bank
Coordinates54°35′04″N 1°13′40″W / 54.5845°N 1.2279°W / 54.5845; -1.2279
CarriesMotor vehicles
A178 road
Pedestrians
CrossesRiver Tees
LocaleMiddlesbrough and Port Clarence, England
Official nameTees Transporter Bridge
OwnerStockton-on-Tees Borough Council & Middlesbrough Council
Maintained byMiddlesbrough Council
Websitewww.middlesbrough.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-footpaths/tees-transporter-bridge
Preceded byTees Newport Bridge
Followed byNorth Sea
Characteristics
DesignTransporter Bridge
MaterialSteel, concrete
Total length850 ft (260 m)[1]
Longest span570 ft (170 m)[1]
Clearance below160 ft (49 m)[1]
History
DesignerCleveland Bridge and Engineering Company
Contracted lead designerCG Imbault
Constructed bySir William Arrol & Co.
Opened17 October 1911
Statistics
TollVehicles (<3 tons): £1.50 (1 bay)
Pedestrians and Cyclists: 70p
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameTransporter Bridge
Designated21 June 1985
Reference no.1139267
Location
Map

The Tees Transporter Bridge also called the Middlesborough Transporter Bridge is a bridge on the crossing points of River Tees borders between Port Clarence in County Durham and Middlehaven in North Yorkshire, North East England.

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Dowson, A. G. (1986). A History of the Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge. Middlesbrough: Middlesbrough Borough Council Recreation and Amenities Department.