City Bridge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids City Bridge |
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The City Bridge looking east
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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 |
The City Bridge is an important crossing over the River Usk in Newport, South Wales. It helps cars, bikes, and people get across the river. This bridge opened in 2004. It was built as part of a bigger project to improve the Southern Distributor Road (SDR) and the A48 road in Newport.
The City Bridge is the second bridge from the sea that crosses the River Usk in Newport. It is located just north of the famous Newport Transporter Bridge.
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Building the City Bridge
What Kind of Bridge Is It?
The City Bridge is a special type of bridge called a bow-string arch design. It is 650 ft (200 m) long. This design uses a curved arch above the road, with strong cables connecting the arch to the bridge deck. This helps to support the weight of the bridge and everything on it.
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The bridge is a key part of Newport's Southern Distributor Road (SDR). When the SDR was finished, the main A48 road was changed to go over this new bridge. This made the City Bridge the main route for traffic passing through the city.
Special Features
On the bridge, between the two tall pillars of the arch, you can see a large emblem. This emblem shows the official symbols of the Newport City Council. It is placed on the side of the bridge where traffic travels west.
Awards and Recognition
In 2005, the City Bridge received an award. It was recognized by the British Constructional Steelwork Association for its excellent design. This award is called the Structural Steel Design Awards.
The judges who gave the award were very impressed. They said the Usk crossing showed the best of British bridge engineering. They liked its elegant design, high-quality construction, and new ways of building. They felt that Newport gained a much-needed river crossing and a beautiful steel structure.
See also
- List of bridges in Wales
