Penshaw Bridge

Bridge in Sunderland, England

Penshaw Bridge, also known as Fatfield Bridge, is a road traffic bridge spanning the River Wear in North East England, linking Penshaw with Fatfield. The bridge was opened on 29 January 1890.[2]

Penshaw Bridge
Penshaw Bridge in 2019
Coordinates54°52′48″N 1°30′54″W / 54.8800°N 1.5151°W / 54.8800; -1.5151
OS grid referenceNZ312540
CarriesMotor vehicles
CrossesRiver Wear
LocaleSunderland, England
Other name(s)Fatfield Bridge
Preceded byChartershaugh Bridge
Followed byVictoria Viaduct
History
Construction cost£8,000[1]
Opened29 January 1890 (1890-01-29)
Location
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Next bridge upstream River Wear Next bridge downstream
Chartershaugh Bridge
 A182 
Penshaw Bridge Victoria Viaduct
Leamside Line

References

  1. ^ "Fatfield and Riverside - Bridge".
  2. ^ "Fatfield and Riverside - Bridge".