Bridge Over River Derwent (Tyne And Wear Bridge Number 761)

The bridge over the River Derwent, known as Tyne and Wear Bridge Number 761, is a road bridge built in 1779 for the Gateshead - Hexham Turnpike. It is constructed from coursed squared sandstone. The bridge features rusticated voussoirs across three arches, with the central arch being larger than the others. It has two pointed cut-waters that curve above to create canted refuges, which are adorned with three large panels in raised surrounds. Similar decorative bands and panelling are present on the abutments. A corbel table runs along a band at the level of the high-centred road bed, and there is a round-coped parapet. At the ends of the parapet, four square piers are topped with high curved coping on a band. Historical sources include the Newcastle Courant from June 8, 1776, and July 4, 1778.