Diamond Oak Bridge

Diamond Oak Bridge is a concrete bridge across the River South Tyne near Coanwood in Northumberland.

Diamond Oak Bridge
Coordinates54.9311°N 2.5076°W / 54.9311; -2.5076
OS grid referenceNY675598
Carries
CrossesRiver South Tyne
LocaleNorthumberland
Preceded byLambley Footbridge
Followed byFeatherstone Castle Footbridge
Characteristics
DesignBeam bridge
MaterialConcrete
No. of spans3
Piers in water2
History
Construction end1975
Opened1975 (1975)
Location

History

The bridge links Coanwood on the east of the River Tyne and Lambley on the west[1] and was completed in 1975.[2] Although designed to remain open in all weathers, it is often impassible under snow conditions.[2]

References
  1. "Lambley Viaduct Walk" (PDF). Walk for Life. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
  2. "South Tyne - Diamond Oak Bridge". Bridges on the Tyne. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
Next bridge upstream River South Tyne Next bridge downstream
Lambley Footbridge
Footbridge		 Diamond Oak Bridge
Grid reference NY675598		 Featherstone Castle Footbridge
Footbridge
Next road bridge upstream River South Tyne Next road bridge downstream
Eals Bridge Diamond Oak Bridge
Grid reference NY675598		 Featherstone Bridge
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