Description and History of Site:-
In 2007 a new cable-stayed swing bridge was constructed to relieve congestion on the A161. The bridge spans the Dutch River and replaces a narrow width swing bridge which used to lead to vehicle tail-backs. The new bridge features a steel deck with a central swinging span of 45m that pivots at one end and can be opened to allow water vessels to pass. The design and build team included structural designer Cass Hayward and contractor Birse. The total project value of the bridge construction is £4.75M. Spanned the Dutch River dug by Veymuden.

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

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Key Words :- swing bridge

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the canal footpath

Address :- Bridge Street, Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 5TD
Grid Ref :- SE 74478 22791
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.696258 , Long -0.873475
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 :- 2007 -
Record Date :- 15 May 2015

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