Winston Bridge, County Durham
N 54° 32.500 W 001° 46.862
30U E 578859 N 6044473
A very nice stone arched bridge springing over the River Tees.
Waymark Code: WM9BAG
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/26/2010
Views: 3
The bridge at Winston was built as part of the road network for carrying coal from the South Durham pits to the towns of North Yorkshire. Its importance declined after the opening of the railways. The bridge was designed by Sir Thomas Robinson of nearby Rokeby and erected in 1762-3. It has one arch of 111 feet and was once the longest single span in England. The bridge is noteworthy in that it survived the Great Flood of 1771
The bridge has recently been strengthened with tiebars to retain the spandrel walls.
Length of bridge: 111 feet
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Road traffic
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River Tees
Date constructed: 1762-3
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: B6274
Location:
Winston, County Durham
Height of bridge: Not listed
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