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Bridges, culverts and fords

Bridges, culverts and fords

Information on the work the council does to maintain the county’s bridges, culverts and fords.

Bridges in Northumberland County Council's responsibility

  • 1,177 Highway bridges
  • 843 footbridges
  • 745 culverts
  • 131 fords

Bridges owned by other organisations

326 are owned by:

  • Highways England (trunk roads and motorways)
  • Network Rail (railway bridges)
  • Highways England Historic Railways Estate (disused railway bridges)

18 of these are classed as ancient monuments and 121 are listed buildings.

Bridge maintenance

Consent must be requested from owners before maintenance is carried out.

Council owned bridges are inspected every two years to decide if maintenance work is required.

Any reports of damage are investigated as soon as possible.

Reporting a bridge that has been hit

If this happens, or if you witness it happening, contact Northumberland County Council immediately.

Telephone: 0345 600 6400

You'll be asked for the vehicle's details so the council can claim the costs of the repairs.