This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

1831: Whorlton

Whorlton, Barnard Castle, England, United Kingdom - River Tees
Bridgemeister ID:1250 (added 2004-02-21)
Year Completed:1831
Name:Whorlton
Location:Whorlton, Barnard Castle, England, United Kingdom
Crossing:River Tees
Coordinates:54.526243 N 1.836740 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:John Green, Benjamin Green
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Closed, July 2019 (last checked: October 2023)
Main Cables:Chain (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 53 meters (173.9 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • 2003-2004: Refurbished.
  • 2019, July: Closed following failure of a deck suspender.
  • 2020, September: Remained closed, indefinitely, with no firm plan for repairs.
  • 2020, December: Fears escalate over catastrophic failure.
  • 2022, February: Repairs delayed, not expected to be completed until May 2023.
  • 2023, October: New plans announced. The bridge will be fully dismantled and restored.

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Photo by Dave Cooper

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