Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge

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The Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge (English Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge, officially Tees Transporter Bridge ) is the last bridge over the Tees before flowing into the North Sea. It connects Middlesbrough on the south bank to Port Clarence on the north bank. It is a transporter bridge: a platform (also called a nacelle ) suspended from ropes under the bridge girder and puts back the way across the river in 90 seconds. You can carry either 200 people or 9 cars or 6 cars and one minibus. The Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge is one of two operational transporter bridges in the United Kingdom; the other is located in Newport, South Wales.

History

After an Act of Parliament of 1907, the bridge was £ 68,026 (equivalent to £ 5,160,000 in 2014 ) by Sir William Arrol & Co. of Glasgow built in 1910-1911 to replace an earlier steam ferry. They opted for a transporter bridge, because Parliament had demanded that the new river crossing vessel traffic was not allowed to interfere. The bridge was opened on October 17, 1911 by Prince Arthur of Connaught.

The Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge has a total length ( including the outer jib ) of 259 m, the span between the supports is 180 m [note 1], the bridge girder is located at a height of 49 m above the ground. These dimensions together with a total height of 69 meters make this building the second largest of its kind still in existence in the world. Only the Newport Transporter Bridge over the Usk in South Wales is even greater.

In December 1993, the bridge received the highest award of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the Heritage plaque in recognition of the efforts of the Council, to maintain them in good condition and working order. Due to its historical significance, it was found in 1985 as a Grade II * building under monument protection. Since 1993 it is illuminated during the winter months by floodlights, which further increases its importance as a local landmark.

She was seen in films ( including Billy Elliot ) and television programs. On the occasion of the Millennium celebrations in 2000 a firework was burned over their entire length.

The bridge is now jointly owned by Middlesbrough Council and Stockton -on-Tees Borough Council. Therefore, the responsibility for the daily operation and maintenance works at Middlesbrough Council.