Park Bridge, Aberdeenshire

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Park Bridge, Aberdeenshire
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View of the bridge looking north
Coordinates 57°4′27″N2°20′14.32″W / 57.07417°N 2.3373111°W / 57.07417; -2.3373111 Coordinates: 57°4′27″N2°20′14.32″W / 57.07417°N 2.3373111°W / 57.07417; -2.3373111
Locale Aberdeenshire
History
Engineering design byJohn Willett
Fabrication byJames Abernethy Co. (ironwork)
Construction end1854
Statistics
TollNone since 1962
Location
Park Bridge, Aberdeenshire

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.

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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 Willett and its ironwork was manufactured by James Abernethy of Aberdeen. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Park Bridge". Canmore. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  2. "Park Bridge". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  3. Beattie, Kieran (29 August 2021). "Ongoing closure of Aberdeenshire's Park Bridge "intolerable" for locals". Evening Express. Retrieved 29 August 2021.