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Tees Transporter Bridge

1911 establishments in EnglandBridges completed in 1911Bridges in County DurhamBridges in North YorkshireBuildings and structures in Middlesbrough
Crossings of the River TeesGrade II* listed bridges in EnglandGrade II* listed buildings in North YorkshireToll bridges in EnglandTransport in MiddlesbroughTransporter bridgesUse British English from September 2013
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The Tees Transporter Bridge, also referred to as the Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge or locally as The Transporter, is a bridge over the River Tees in northern England. The northern side is in Port Clarence (County Durham) and the southern side is in the Middlehaven (North Yorkshire), the latter an area of Middlesbrough. It is grade II* listed and the longest existing transporter in the world. and its winch house and piers are grade II listed.It is the furthest downstream bridge crossing over the river. It is classed as the A178 road, the road between Middlesbrough and Hartlepool. As of 2022 the bridge is not operational. When working, it carries a travelling 'car', or 'gondola', suspended below the fixed structure, across the river in 90 seconds. The gondola can carry 200 people, 9 cars, or 6 cars and one minibus.

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N 54.5845 ° E -1.2279 °
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TS2 1SB
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