Forth Road Bridge
NBI
Structurae ID
20000300
Global Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
State/Province
Scotland
City
Edinburgh
Crossing
Firth of Forth
Lat/Lon
56.00083/-3.40417
Construction
1958 - 1964
Age
59
Design life
120
Designer/Cosultant
Total Length
2512
Maximum Span
1006
Usage
Foot/Bicycle, Road
Health
Deficient
Cable
Steel
Deck
Steel
Pier
Steel
Reconstruction
Yes
Year Reconstructed
Modifications
No
Monitoring
Yes
Notes
An extensive dehumidification programme. Steelwork defects. 2018 to replace expansion joints in both towers along with replacing the truss end links. Bridge is being replaced.