Buildings & Structures

Submitted by Cass Castagnoli(3rd November 2007)

The Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge, North Yorkshire

The Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge, built in 1911. The furthest downstream bridge across the River Tees, connects Middlesbrough on the south bank to Port Clarence on the north bank. At 850 feet (260 metres) long and 225 feet (69 metres) high at the tallest point,it is the largest working bridge of its kind in the world. The distance between the two towers is 580 feet (177 metres). Its historical importance was also recognised in 1985 by its listing as a Grade II Listed Building.

A picture of: Middlesbrough

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