Scale Lane Footbridge
Scale Lane Footbridge Scale Lane Bridge | |
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Aerial view showing the "apostrophe-like" appearance of the bridge as it opens | |
| Coordinates | 53°44′33″N 0°19′48″W / 53.7424°N 0.3299°W |
| OS grid reference | TA 10248 28628 |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Steel |
| Total length | 53 m (58 yd) |
| No. of spans | 2 |
| Load limit | 1,000 people |
| History | |
| Architect | McDowell+Benedetti |
| Engineering design by | (Structural) Alan Baxter Ltd. |
| Constructed by | Qualter Hall |
| Construction start | 2005 (design competition) |
| Construction end | 2013 |
| Construction cost | £7 million |
| Inaugurated | 28 June 2013 |
| Statistics | |
| Daily traffic | Pedestrians and cyclists |
| Location | |
Interactive map of Scale Lane Footbridge | |
Scale Lane Footbridge is an apostrophe-shaped pedestrian swing bridge in Hull, England. The bridge has a rotating mechanism, allowing it to swing open horizontally, letting vessels pass beneath on the River Hull. It was the first bridge in the world to allow pedestrians to remain on the bridge and ride it while it is in motion.