Constantius Bridge

Constantius Bridge
Constantius Bridge
Coordinates54°59′03″N 2°07′28″W / 54.9841°N 2.1245°W / 54.9841; -2.1245
OS grid referenceNY921654
Carries A69 
CrossesRiver Tyne
LocaleNorthumberland
Other name(s)Hexham A69 Bridge[1]
Named forConstantius I
OwnerDepartment for Transport
Maintained byNational Highways
Preceded by
Followed byHexham Bridge
Characteristics
DesignBeam bridge
MaterialConcrete
No. of spans3
Piers in water2
No. of lanes4
History
Construction end1976 [1]
Opened1976 (1976)
Location
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Constantius Bridge is a modern concrete bridge across the River Tyne about 1 mile (2 km) north west of Hexham, Northumberland, England. The bridge carries the A69 road over the River Tyne and forms part of the Hexham bypass. It is the last crossing of the River Tyne before it splits into the North Tyne and South Tyne.

  1. ^ a b "Hexham A69 Bridge". Bridges on the Tyne. Retrieved 30 May 2009.