Key Words :- bridge river tees

Address :- Stockton, North Yorkshire, TS17 6ER
Grid Ref :- NZ 45412 19057
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.564711 , Long -1.2992
Local Authority :- Stockton on Tees Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 2009 -

Description and History of Site:-
Infinity Bridge, Stockton. Opened in 2009, built at a cost of £15m Called the Infinity Bridge on account of its shape when reflected in the river which resembles the mathematical symbol for infinity. It consists of two asymmetrical tied arches, measuring 120m and 60m. The highest point of the arch is 40m above the River Tees. The arches are of welded tapered steel box sections with the 4m wide deck made from precast concrete segments post tensioned together by horizontal high strength steel cables that also tie the feet of each arch together.

Further Reading and References:-
Morris, C H. Tees bridge watch 1998-2007. CIA no 32, 2008.

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