Northern Spire

Northern Spire is a 105-meter-tall cable-stayed bridge spanning the River Wear in Sunderland, United Kingdom. As the city's first new road bridge in over 45 years, it improves connectivity with two traffic lanes, dedicated cycleways, and pedestrian paths while supporting the regeneration of the surrounding area.

Spanning 340 meters, the bridge features a 24-meter-wide steel-concrete deck supported by a striking 1,550-tonne A-frame pylon. Fabricated in one piece off-site and transported by sea, the pylon rises above the River Wear, making Northern Spire one of Sunderland's most recognizable engineering landmarks.

CIG contributed to the realization of the bridge through the engineering of its double-curved sections and the production of its complex 3D steel components. Our expertise in three-dimensional steel forming helped bring these technically demanding elements to life.