United Kingdom Forth Bridge

The Forth Bridge is a 2,520 m long and 100 m high railway bridge over the estuary of the River Forth in Scotland. Made entirely of steel, it was the bridge with the longest span in the world when it opened in 1890. The structure consists of 54,000 tons of steel and 6.5 million rivets, and the piers are made of granite. Construction began with the three main piers, each consisting of four tubes, which were sunk into the river. They protrude only about 5 m above the water. From these piers, the steel structure was extended to the left and right using cantilever construction. The three bridge sections were then connected in a final construction phase. The bridge is connected to the railway line on land by a viaduct each. Up to 5,000 workers built the bridge within seven years. The Forth Bridge was renovated between 2002 and 2012 and is still in use. Approximately 200 trains cross the historic structure every day. The bridge was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.

Parking:
Forth Bridges Viewpoint - South Queensferry Car Park
Newhalls Rd
South Queensferry
EH30 9LE
United Kingdom