Barforth Hall Bridge

Barforth Hall Bridge
County Durham, Yorkshire
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
Winston Bridge	West Tees Railway Bridge	Gainford Railway Bridge	Barforth Hall Bridge	Piercebridge Pipe Bridge	Piercebridge Bridge	A1(M) Bridge