Woodroad Viaduct, Stone railway viaduct in East Ayrshire, Scotland
The Woodroad Viaduct spans across Lugar Water with fourteen semi-circular arches, reaching a height of 49.2 meters and extending for 229 meters.
Completed in 1850, this category A listed building was designed by civil engineer John Miller and constructed by James McNaughton using locally sourced white sandstone.
The viaduct represents a testament to Victorian engineering excellence, forming an integral part of East Ayrshire's industrial transportation heritage.
The structure continues to serve the Kilmarnock to Dumfries section of the main railway line connecting Glasgow to Carlisle.
Construction required 14,150 cubic meters of masonry weighing 34,040 tonnes, with special foundations to address challenges from nearby coal mining activities.
Location: East Ayrshire
Inception: 1850
GPS coordinates: 55.45860,-4.25679
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:10
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