King George VI Bridge - Aberdeen, Scotland
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N 57° 07.708 W 002° 06.481
30V E 553998 N 6332039
Granite and concrete four arched bridge, opened in 1941, carrying the B9077 Great Southern Road over the River Dee towards Aberdeen city centre.
Waymark Code: WM1677R
Location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/24/2022
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The King George VI Bridge is a four arched structure over the River Dee between the suburb of Kincorth and the city centre of Aberdeen. It was constructed in the late 1930's to alleviate traffic from the width restricted Bridge of Dee upstream via the B9077 and the dual-carriageway new bridge.
Designed by Frank C. Mears, constructed began in 1938 with the foundation stone laid by Provost Edward W. Watt on September 15th that year. The constructors were W.J. Anderson Ltd. and the bridge was built of reinforced concrete clad in rusticated granite.
The bridge was opened by Queen Elizabeth, wife of King George on March 10th 1941, with the King in attendance.
Length of bridge: 350 feet
Height of bridge: 40 feet
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River
Date constructed: 3/10/1941
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: B9077 Great Southern Road
Location:
City of Aberdeen
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