George Street Bridge, Newport

George Street Bridge
George Street Bridge as seen from the promenade at Powell's Town Wharf on the west bank
Coordinates51°35′03″N 2°59′04″W / 51.5842°N 2.9844°W / 51.5842; -2.9844
CarriesMotor vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians
CrossesRiver Usk
LocaleNewport
Official nameGeorge Street Bridge
Maintained byNewport City Council
Characteristics
DesignCable-stayed bridge
WidthFour-lane carriageway, two cycle/footpaths (total 84 feet / 25½ metres)
Height171 feet (52 metres)
Longest span500 feet (150 metres)
History
Constructed byMott, Hay & Anderson
Construction start1962
Opened9 April 1964
Location
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George Street Bridge is a crossing of the River Usk in the community of Victoria in Newport, South Wales. It is a Grade II* listed structure.