Balmoor Bridge

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Balmoor Bridge
Balmoor Bridge.jpg
A view from the bridge's southern side
Coordinates 57°31′30″N1°49′10″W / 57.524889°N 1.819352°W / 57.524889; -1.819352 Coordinates: 57°31′30″N1°49′10″W / 57.524889°N 1.819352°W / 57.524889; -1.819352
CarriesTwo lanes of the UK road A90.svg
Crosses River Ugie
Locale Peterhead &
St Fergus, Scotland
Heritage status Category B listed
Characteristics
Longest span180 feet (55 m)
History
Architect John Willet
Opened1884
Statistics
Daily traffic Yes
TollNo
Location
Balmoor Bridge

Balmoor Bridge is a toll-free, three-span bridge in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. A Category B listed structure, [1] it spans the River Ugie, carrying the two lanes of traffic of the A90 to or from Peterhead to the south or St Fergus to the north. It was designed by John Willet, and features two semi-circular arches and voussoirs. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Historic Environment Scotland. "BALMOOR BRIDGE OVER RIVER UGIE (LB16388)".