Gateshead Millennium Bridge
CountryUK
Year Built2001
Total Length126 m
Main Span105 m
TypeTilt
About Gateshead Millennium Bridge
The worlds first and only tilting bridge. Tilts to allow ships to pass - takes 4.5 minutes. Called the Blinking Eye for its shape when tilted. Won the 2002 Stirling Prize. Powered by eight 55 kW electric motors. Weighs over 800 tons.
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