Kylesku Bridge, Curved concrete bridge in Highland, Scotland
Kylesku Bridge is a curved concrete structure spanning Loch a' Chàirn Bhàin in the Scottish Highlands. The 275-meter crossing features eight V-shaped supporting piers and a box girder design to carry the A894 road.
Queen Elizabeth II inaugurated the bridge in August 1984, ending the ferry service that once connected Kylesku and Kylestrome settlements. This opening transformed transportation links across this remote area of the northern Highlands.
The bridge received its official Gaelic name Drochaid a' Chaolais Chumhaing in 2019 as a Category A listed building. This recognition reflects its importance to the local community and the region's cultural identity.
The crossing is accessible at all times and features a footway alongside the road for pedestrians. Visitors should be prepared for Highland weather conditions, particularly wind and rain, which are common on exposed coastal routes.
The bridge was designed with specially inclined piers by engineer Ove Arup to withstand wind speeds exceeding 100 mph (160 km/h). This structural solution is not immediately obvious to the eye but has kept the crossing stable through decades of exposure to fierce weather.
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