Description and History of Site:-
Boothferry Bridge was built in 1929 to form a link between the highways of South and East Yorkshire and to replace a ferry which was inadequate for any but light vehicles. Prior to the bridge being built there was no bridge capable of carrying heavy traffic between Spurn Point and York.
Constructed in steel, by the Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Co. Ltd., to the design of Messrs. Mott, Hay and Anderson. The bridge has a length of 698 ft. and consists of one double swing span and five fixed spans. The swing spans, which are electrically operated, are 53 ft. and 120 ft. long, and give a clear waterway of 125 ft., while the others vary in length from 141 ft. 6 in. to 37 ft. There is a 20 ft. carriageway and two 6 ft. footways. The approximate cost of the structure was £111,400.

Further Reading and References:-
British Bridges, An Illustrated Technical and Historical Record. Public Works Roads and Transport Congress London 1933 p333.

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Key Words :- road bridge

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

Address :- A614 Goole Howden Road, Howden, Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 7EF
Grid Ref :- SE 73313 26251
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.727516 , Long -0.890298
Local Authority :- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - East Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1929 - current
Record Date :- 3 March 2016

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