Park Bridge, Aberdeenshire
Park Bridge | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Bridge across the River Dee | |
| Coordinates | 57°04′27″N 2°20′14″W / 57.07418°N 2.33723°W |
| OS grid reference | NO 79653 98179 |
| Crosses | River Dee |
| Locale | Aberdeenshire |
Preceded by | Durris Bridge |
Followed by | Maryculter Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch |
| Material | Cast iron |
| History | |
| Designer | John Willet |
| Built | 1854 |
Listed Building – Category A | |
Official name | Park Bridge Over River Dee |
| Designated | 15 April 1971 |
| Reference no. | LB45 |
| Location | |
Interactive map of Park Bridge | |
Park Bridge is a road bridge in Aberdeenshire, Scotland which crosses the River Dee. It is currently open to pedestrians and cyclists, and it also carried vehicular traffic until February 2019.
History
Park Bridge was built in 1854 by the Deeside Railway to improve southern access to its line and Park railway station.[1] Until 1962, the bridge was tolled. On 16 April 1971, the bridge became Category A Listed.[2]
The bridge was closed to vehicular traffic in February 2019 following the discovery of structural defects during a routine inspection.[3]
Construction
Park Bridge has two cast-iron arches each 120 feet (37 m) long, supported by masonry piers. The deck is constructed from wood. The bridge was designed by engineer John Willet and its ironwork was manufactured by James Abernethy of Aberdeen.[1]
Gallery
Underside of bridge
Bridge's surface
See also
References
- 1 2 "Park Bridge". Canmore. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ↑ "Park Bridge". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ↑ Beattie, Kieran (29 August 2021). "Ongoing closure of Aberdeenshire's Park Bridge "intolerable" for locals". Evening Express. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
External links
Media related to Park Bridge Over River Dee, Drumoak at Wikimedia Commons