Diamond Oak Bridge

{{short description|Bridge in Northumberland, England}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}

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Diamond Oak Bridge is a concrete bridge across the River South Tyne near Coanwood in Northumberland.

History

The bridge links Coanwood on the east of the River Tyne and Lambley on the west{{cite web|url=http://www.walk4life.info/sites/default/files/walkdocs/walkdoc-6755.pdf|title=Lambley Viaduct Walk|publisher=Walk for Life|access-date=21 January 2017}} and was completed in 1975.{{cite web |url=http://www.bridgesonthetyne.co.uk/diamond.html |title=South Tyne - Diamond Oak Bridge |website=Bridges on the Tyne |access-date=21 January 2017}} Although designed to remain open in all weathers, it is often impassible under snow conditions.

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Category:Bridges in Northumberland

Category:Crossings of the River Tyne