Description and History of Site:-
Opened in October 1911, it has a span of 570ft and a clearance of 160ft above H.W.O.S.T. It is operated by electric motors driving a winch. Visitor Centre with access to the upper walkway now available via a lift. Lowest bridge across the River Tees.
Several short films of the transporter bridge are available at the North East Film archive. The first link shows the opening while the second link is a short (7 minute) film of the bridge in operation in 1978:-
https://www.yfanefa.com/record/25391
https://www.yfanefa.com/record/17975
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Key Words :- transporter bridge road river
Viewing the Site :- Bridge open to the public
Address :- Ferry Road, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS2 1PL
Grid Ref :- NZ 49993 21303
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.584463 , Long -1.227979
Local Authority :- Middlesbrough Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II*
Historic England List No - 1139267,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1911 -
Record Date :- 4 March 2015
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Charles Morris
Grid Ref :- NZ 49993 21303
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.584463 , Long -1.227979
Local Authority :- Middlesbrough Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II*
Historic England List No - 1139267,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1911 -
Record Date :- 4 March 2015
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Charles Morris