Barforth Hall Bridge
| Barforth Hall Bridge | |
| County Durham, Yorkshire | |
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| Location | |
| Crossing: | River Tees |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | NZ16611671 |
| Location: | 54°32’43"N, 1°44’41"W |
| Structure | |
| History | |
| Built Late 1950s | |
| Information | |
Barforth Hall Bridge is a privately built bridge over the River Tees, between County Durham on the north bank and the North Riding of Yorkshire on the south, connecting Gainford in County Durham to Barforth Hall in Yorkshire. The bridge is reached by a track from the south end of the village and uses
The bridge was built in the 1850s, using bailey bridge girders placed on piers made from concrete blocks. The deck uses old railway sleepers.
The work to build the bridge served for its time but has not lasted: it has decayed and the there is concern that the bridge might collapse, so visitors are advised not to cross it. It is even unclear who owns the bridge these days.
References
- Barforth Hall Bridge: Bridges on the Tyne
| Bridges and crossings on the River Tees | ||||||
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| Winston Bridge | West Tees Railway Bridge | Gainford Railway Bridge | Barforth Hall Bridge | Piercebridge Pipe Bridge | Piercebridge Bridge | A1(M) Bridge |