North Bridge at Edinburgh Waverley
This entry refers to the steel and iron arch bridge which takes the A7 road over Edinburgh Waverley Station.
Built 1894–97 to replace a bridge built in the late 18th century to link the Old and New Towns. Three steel segmental arch spans of 175 ft, with outer facades of cast-iron. The engineers were Cunningham, Blyth and Westland of Edinburgh. Steel and ironwork contractor: Sir William Arrol and Co. The masonry subcontractors were William Beattie and Sons.[1]
The previous masonry bridge was built between 1763 and 1769 to the design of William Mylne. Shortly after completion a vault and side wall collapsed resulting in five deaths. Modifications were undertaken on the advice of John Smeaton, and the work was completed in 1772.[2]
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ [1] CANMORE website: Edinburgh, North Bridge, with information from R Paxton and S Shipway's 'Civil Engineering Heritage: Scotland - Lowlands and Borders', Thomas Telford Publishers, 2007.
- ↑ [2] CANMORE website: Edinburgh, North Bridge (18th C. bridge), with information from R Paxton and S Shipway's 'Civil Engineering Heritage: Scotland - Lowlands and Borders', Thomas Telford Publishers, 2007.