Ferryhill Railway Viaduct

Ferryhill Railway Viaduct
Several stone peirs support an iron structure that carries the railway tracks over a river.
Bridge crossing the River Dee
Coordinates57°07′47″N 2°05′45″W / 57.12985°N 2.09581°W / 57.12985; -2.09581
OS grid referenceNJ 94299 04330
CarriesDundee–Aberdeen line
CrossesRiver Dee
LocaleAberdeen
Preceded by
King George VI Bridge
Followed by
Wellington Suspension Bridge
Characteristics
DesignTruss and arch
MaterialSteel, granite and sandstone
Total length259 metres (283 yd)
Height15.2 metres (50 ft)
No. of spans11
History
Opened1850
Listed Building – Category C(S)
Official name
Aberdeen, Ferryhill Railway Viaduct
Designated29 February 2000
Reference no.LB46800
Location
Interactive map of Ferryhill Railway Viaduct

The Ferryhill Railway Viaduct is a railway bridge crossing the River Dee in Aberdeen, Scotland. Construction started in 1848 and opened to railway traffic in 1850 to service the Ferryhill railway station.[1]

The bridge has eleven spans with seven being steel trusses and four stone arches.[1] The trusses are supported by granite and sandstone piers and cross the River Dee.[1] The arches are on the north side of the river. The bridge originally had wooden arches which were replaced by the steel trusses.[1] The bridge is approximately 259 metres (0.16 mi) long and 15 metres (49 ft) high.[2]

It was designated a category C listed building in 2000.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Railway Viaduct Over River Dee at Ferryhill Junction". Trove. Historic Environment Scotland. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  2. ↑ "Dee Bridge". Rail Scot. Rail Scot. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
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