City Union Bridge, Railway bridge over River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland.
The City Union Bridge features variable depth continuous girders with spandrel braced arches and red sandstone towers spanning across the River Clyde.
The initial structure from 1870 was completely rebuilt in 1898 to accommodate four railway tracks, using advanced compressed air excavation techniques.
The bridge incorporates Victorian engineering elements with decorative cast-iron cornices, parapets, and red sandstone architectural details reflecting Glasgow industrial heritage.
This railway connection currently handles empty train movements between Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central stations through the urban center.
The bridge foundations extend 100 feet deep into the riverbed, requiring innovative cylinder caissons to reach solid rock during construction.
Location: Glasgow City
Location: Glasgow
Inception: 1899
GPS coordinates: 55.85320,-4.24930
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:53
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