What is the first revolving bridge in the world?

The Gateshead Millennium Bridge in England is the first open bridge on the Tyne River in this century, and it is also the first rotary open footbridge in the world. The bridge is actually composed of two huge arc-shaped steel plates, which can rotate along the axis. At ordinary times, the steel bridge arch spans the water surface, and the lower arc bridge deck is hoisted by 18 harp suspension cable. When a ship needs to pass, the whole bridge rotates and rises to let the ship pass. The main span of the bridge150m, weighing 850 tons. Half of the construction funds come from the money allocated by the Millennium Committee. It leads to the newly-built Baltic Modern Art Center for pedestrians and bicycles. Pedestrians and bicycles have their own lanes. The bridge 1999 was started and put into use in 2002. It connects Gateshead with the historic city Newcastle, becoming a landmark building and a beautiful new landscape of the city. On June 6th, 2000, the British Post issued a set of four stamps, namely, people and residence, one of which is the Millennium Bridge in Gateshead.

The world's first revolving bridge was built in northern England on August 20th, 2002, attracting tens of thousands of curious spectators.

Despite the cold weather that morning, thousands of people came to watch the spectacular completion ceremony of the bridge. This unique revolving bridge, named "Millennium Bridge" and weighing 850 tons, was placed on the Thames by a huge crane that day. Since then, it has crossed Thailand.

On both sides of the river, the center of Newcastle is connected with Gateshead.

This multi-million-dollar bridge is mainly used for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists to travel between the two sides of Taihe. However, it will not be put into use until next year.