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New Haydon Bridge

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New Haydon Bridge
New Haydon Bridge
Coordinates54°58′25″N 2°14′45″W / 54.9735°N 2.2457°W / 54.9735; -2.2457
OS grid referenceNY843643
CarriesA686
CrossesRiver South Tyne
LocaleNorthumberland
Preceded by
Old Haydon Bridge
Followed by
Warden Bridge
Characteristics
DesignBeam bridge
MaterialConcrete
No. of spans5
Piers in water
4
No. of lanes2
History
DesignerNorthumberland County Council
Constructed byKier Group
Construction start1967
Construction cost£200,000
Opened1970
ReplacesOld Haydon Bridge
Replaced by
Location
Map
Interactive map of New Haydon Bridge

The New Haydon Bridge is a bridge across the River South Tyne providing access to and from the village of Haydon Bridge.

History

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The bridge, which was built by Kier Group to carry the A69 road across the River South Tyne, was completed in 1970.[1]

References

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  1. "South Tyne - Haydon Bridge - Old A69". Retrieved 15 June 2015.