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Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Burton Bridge

Free admission

Burton Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Burton Bridge, historic bridges in Yorkshire & the Humber

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Redmire · 5.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Burton Bridge is a historic bridge in Yorkshire. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Redmire, about 5.3 km away. Postcode area DL8.

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The Burton Bridge is a steel through arch crossing the Saint John River between Maugerville and Burton, New Brunswick, Canada. The bridge connects routes 102 and 105 (formerly the Trans-Canada Highway), but has no numerical designation of its own. The bridge opened in 1973, replacing a cable ferry service in the area; and is 765 metres [2509 feet] in length, and 56 metres [185 feet] tall. In 1993, a 13-year-old boy fell from the bridge.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Ure Grasslands SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Burton Bridge is a steel through arch crossing the Saint John River between Maugerville and Burton, New Brunswick, Canada. The bridge connects routes 102 and 105 (formerly the Trans-Canada Highway), but has no numerical designation of its own. The bridge opened in 1973, replacing a cable ferry service in the area; and is 765 metres [2509 feet] in length, and 56 metres [185 feet] tall. In 1993, a 13-year-old boy fell from the bridge.

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Coordinates
54.2795, -1.9728
Parish
Burton-cum-Walden
Postcode
DL8 4JS
Parliamentary constituency
Richmond and Northallerton
Nearest railway station
Redmire5.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Burton Bridge?
Burton Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 4JS), in the parish of Burton-cum-Walden.
Is Burton Bridge a listed building?
Burton Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Burton Bridge a protected site?
Yes — Burton Bridge is part of the River Ure Grasslands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Burton Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Burton Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Burton Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Redmire, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 4JS.