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

1831: Scotswood

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, United Kingdom - River Tyne
Bridgemeister ID:392 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1831
Name:Scotswood
Also Known As:Chine
Location:Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Crossing:River Tyne
Principals:John Green
References:AAJ, BRB, NTB
Use:Vehicular (two-lane), with walkway
Status:Demolished, 1967
Main Cables:Chain (iron)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 112.2 meters (368 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 39.9 meters (131 feet)
Deck width:16 feet 10 inch roadway, 3 feet 3 inch footway

Notes:

  • "Chine" is the spelling/pronounciation of "Chain" in Geordie a dialect spoken in Tyneside.
  • Widened (19ft 6in roadway, two 6ft walkways), iron chains replaced with steel cables 1931. Bypassed, 1967. Since demolished.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

Do you have any information or photos about this bridge that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com.


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