Gateshead Millennium Bridge

Picture of Gateshead Millennium Bridge,  the world's first tilt bridge
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Age
 Monday September 17, 2001
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Basic information

AKA
'Blinking Eye Bridge', the 'Winking Eye Bridge'
Category
others
Country
United Kingdom
Description
the world's first tilt bridge

Pedestrian and cyclist tilt bridge spanning the River Tyne 

The bridge was dedicated by Queen Elizabeth II on 7 May 2002, during her Golden Jubilee tour.

It is become significant local landmark and tourist attraction.

The bridge consists of two steel arches – a deck which acts as the pedestrian and cycle path, and a supporting arch

Find more information about Gateshead Millennium Bridge on Wikipedia

Half birthday

Next half birthday falls on
Tuesday March 18, 2025
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Planet Age

How old Gateshead Millennium Bridge would be if it was started on a different planet
Mercury
96.6 years
Venus
37.82 years
Mars
12.37 years
Jupiter
1.96 years
Saturn
0.79 years
 
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