George Street Bridge, Newport
George Street Bridge | |
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George Street Bridge as seen from the promenade at Powell's Town Wharf on the west bank | |
| Coordinates | 51°35′03″N 2°59′04″W / 51.5842°N 2.9844°W |
| Carries | Motor vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians |
| Crosses | River Usk |
| Locale | Newport |
| Official name | George Street Bridge |
| Maintained by | Newport City Council |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Cable-stayed bridge |
| Width | Four-lane carriageway, two cycle/footpaths (total 84 feet / 25½ metres) |
| Height | 171 feet (52 metres) |
| Longest span | 500 feet (150 metres) |
| History | |
| Constructed by | Mott, Hay & Anderson |
| Construction start | 1962 |
| Opened | 9 April 1964 |
| Location | |
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.