Bell's Bridge, Swing footbridge in Glasgow, United Kingdom
Bell's Bridge spans the River Clyde with a cable-stayed design, featuring a central pylon that supports steel cables extending to the deck below.
The bridge opened in 1988 for the Glasgow Garden Festival, connecting the main exhibition site to the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre.
The structure bears the name of Arthur Bell & Sons whisky company, which provided financial support for its construction in the late 1980s.
The bridge rotates 90 degrees at its center point to create two separate lanes for water vessels traveling along the River Clyde.
The northern section of the bridge relies solely on the quay for support, while the main span uses a cable-stayed system for stability.
Location: Glasgow City
Architects: Sir William Arrol & Co.
GPS coordinates: 55.85870,-4.28919
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:02
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