Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge

Name
Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge
Industry Type
Transportation
Industry
aerial tram
Country
great britain
State/County/Province
North Yorkshire
City
Middlesbrough
Notes
The Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge connects Middlesbrough and Port Clarence across the River Tees. Built in 1911, the bridge is at 850 feet (260 metres) long and 225 feet (69 metres) high at the tallest point, making it the largest working bridge of its kind in the world. The distance between the two towers is 580 feet (177 metres). The gondola crosses the river in 90 seconds.
Start Year
1911
End Year
0
Company
unknown
Site Name
Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge
Collection
Vogel Slide Collection
Tags
transportation
aerial tram
great britain
North Yorkshire
Middlesbrough

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