Structures

George Street Bridge

A cable-stayed bridge spanning 152 metres to take the main A48 road across the river Usk. Steel tie rods reach down from the 52 metre high concrete pylons to support the concrete road deck below.

Main view of the George Street Bridge

Red lines show the tie rods which support the road deck

View across the River Usk from below the bridge

View from the road deck showing the tie rod fixing detail

Structure information

Submitted by

Geoff Howard

Location

Newport, Gwent

Build date

1964

Date photo taken

April 2003

Designer

Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Company

Materials used

Concrete and steel