The impact of this iconic structure is already considerable. In thespace of a year it has become THE new symbol of Tyneside, replacing even the famous 1928 Tyne Bridge in that regard.

   这个雕塑般的结构已经引起广泛注意。在一年的期间中它甚至已经取代1928年建造的著名泰恩河桥而成为泰恩河河畔的新标志。
   However, this project is not just a popular success. The innovation of a new type of opening bridge, that is deceptively simple in concept but fraught with engineering challenges, is a major achievement. This is one of the few cases where a curved-on-plan deck and an inclined arch have a justifiable and logical function. This is revealed to all as the bridge rotates to open, creating impressive headroom for shipping below. It is a joy to look at, to walk across and to watch in motion
   然而，这个项目不仅具有通常意义的成功。这座揭开创新序幕的桥,不仅是观念上更充满工程上挑战，这是她的主要成就。这是很少几个有弯曲桥面和倾斜的拱完美结合的案例。同时她也向众人展示作为一座桥所具备的令人印象深刻的净空以使下面船航行。当你怀着兴奋的心情沿着桥走过去时看上去一定很有趣.

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