The Humber Bridge is a massive suspension structure that spans 7,280 feet (2,220 meters) across the River Humber near Hull. This iconic bridge, which was first opened in 1981, has four lanes of motor traffic in addition to side lanes for cyclists and pedestrians. Walk to the center of the bridge and admire the stunning views of the water.
This immense structure can be seen through the flat countryside from a great distance. It has two towers of 510-foot (155-meter) concrete pillars that rise from solid platforms on the water. Gaze into the flowing water, which has arrived from the confluence of the Ouse and Trent rivers on its journey to the North Sea.
Create artistic photos of the long bridge, capturing the further tower’s partial disappearance in a dense fog or the silhouette of the suspension cables against the sunset on a clear day. View the bridge from the riverbanks for different perspectives.
On the southern flank of the river is the Waters’ Edge Country Park, which comprises picturesque woodland, meadows and marshes. Visit its Humber Bridge Viewing Area and embark on the Humber Bridge Walk.
Pay the fee to access the bridge by car and drive slowly across the bridge so your passengers can appreciate the vista. The bridge was the longest of its kind in the world when it initially opened. It was finally surpassed by a Japanese structure nearly two decades years later, but today remains one of the world’s longest suspension bridges.
The Humber Bridge crosses a wide stretch of its namesake river at a point near the towns of Hessle and Barton-upon-Humber, 11 miles (18 kilometers) west of central Hull. If you are not driving, ride the regular bus service from the Hull city center to get to the bridge in 20 minutes or take the train to the Hessle railway station. See nearby attractions including Humber Bridge Country Park, Baysgarth Park and the Ropewalk.
