Description and History of Site:-
Owned and operated by Associated British Ports, the footway on the side of the bridge is part of the public right of way through the docks. Construction of the bowstring girder bridge took place in 1914 at a cost of £4,411. The bridge was to be 145' 6" long and 24' wide, providing a roadway 13' wide. The bridge was of trussed girder construction and built in steel throughout. Jane Hatcher reported in 1972 that it was hand-cranked.
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Further Reading and References:-
YAHS - Hatcher Card Index. Research funded by the Yorkshire Arts Association 1972.
Hatcher, J. The Industrial Architecture of Yorkshire. Phillimore, 1985, p103.
The Waterways Archives Gloucester Document ref; BW93/105

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Key Words :- swing bridge

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public road or footpath

Address :- Aire St, Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14
Grid Ref :- SE 74706 23242
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.700279 , Long -0.869914
Local Authority :- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1914 -
Record Date :- 15 May 2015

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