This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

1831: Wellington

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom - River Dee
Bridgemeister ID:393 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1831
Name:Wellington
Also Known As:Craiglug
Location:Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
Crossing:River Dee
Coordinates:57.13559 N 2.09560 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Sir Samuel Brown
References:SBR
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2014)
Main Cables:Chain (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Reconstructed, 1930. Closed to vehicular traffic, 1984. Closed to all traffic 2002. Underwent extensive refurbishment, 2008.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Print, collection of David Denenberg Photo by Dave Cooper Photo by Dave Cooper Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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