Alloa Swing Bridge, Railroad swing bridge in Clackmannanshire, Scotland
The structure spans 488 meters across the River Forth, connecting the towns of Alloa and Throsk with a rotating central section for river navigation.
The bridge began operations in 1885 following approval through an Act of Parliament, serving as a vital railway connection until its closure in 1968.
The bridge represents an engineering milestone in Scottish transportation infrastructure, designed by Glasgow-based civil engineers Crouch and Hogg with local contractors.
The central pier contained a steam engine from St Rollox works that rotated the bridge section, creating two 19-meter passages for maritime vessels.
Three original stone piers were replaced with cast iron versions following multiple vessel collisions, including an incident with HMS Mallard during a 1920 storm.
Location: Clackmannanshire
Official opening: 1885
Length: 488 m
GPS coordinates: 56.10190,-3.83139
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:20
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