Sections for the First Aluminium Bascule Bridge

Made:
1947

Two sections from the first aluminium bascule bridge (first aluminium bridge in UK) consisting of connection of brace and top chord member and main structural member with makers name plate, from Hendon Junction Gateway bridge, Sunderland docks - built 1947 demolished in 1977.

Details

Category:
Civil Engineering
Object Number:
1978-238
type:
bridge
credit:
Ogden Demolition Division