City Bridge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids City Bridge |
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City Bridge, looking south from George Street Bridge
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| Carries | Motor vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians |
| Crosses | River Usk |
| Locale | Newport |
| Official name | City Bridge |
| Maintained by | Morgan Vinci Ltd. |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Tied arch bridge |
| Total length | 650 feet (200 m) |
| Width | Dual two-lane carriageway, two cycle/footpaths |
| Longest span | 613+1⁄2 feet (187.0 m) |
| History | |
| Opened | 17 November 2004 |
City Bridge is an important crossing over the River Usk in Newport, South Wales. It was opened on November 17, 2004. The bridge was built as part of a big project to improve roads in Newport. This project created the Southern Distributor Road (SDR) and changed the route of the A48 road.
The bridge is one of the main crossings over the River Usk in Newport. It is located north of the famous Newport Transporter Bridge.
How Was City Bridge Designed?
City Bridge is a special type of bridge called a "bow-string arch" design. It is 650 ft (200 m) long. This bridge is a key part of Newport's Southern Distributor Road (SDR). When the SDR was finished, the A48 road was moved to go over this new bridge. This made City Bridge a popular route for cars driving through the city.
You can see a large symbol of the Arms of Newport City Council on the bridge. It is located on the westbound side, between two main pillars.
Why is City Bridge Special?
In 2005, City Bridge received a special award. It was recognized by The Structural Steel Design Awards. The judges praised the bridge for its excellent design. They also noted its high-quality construction.
The judges said that the bridge shows the best of British bridge engineering. They felt it combined an elegant design with innovative building methods. They also said that Newport gained not only a much-needed river crossing, but also a beautiful steel structure.
