King's Bridge, Glasgow, Road bridge and category C listed building in Glasgow, United Kingdom
Description
King's Bridge is a road crossing over the River Clyde that uses four steel spans supporting a concrete deck above the water. Deep foundation piers divide at low level to form arches, creating a distinctive structural design below.
History
The bridge was completed in 1933 by Sir William Arrol & Co, replacing an earlier wooden structure from 1901 that joined two districts. This replacement marked a shift toward stronger, longer-lasting crossing solutions for the city.
Culture
The bridge connects residential areas to business districts, reflecting how the city built infrastructure to support rapid growth during its industrial boom. Today it remains a routine part of daily movement across the river for commuters and visitors.
Practical
The bridge carries the A74 road and welcomes both vehicle and foot traffic crossing the river daily in central Glasgow. Access is straightforward since it integrates directly into the city street network without any special requirements.
Did you know?
The deep construction allows piers to divide below water level and form arches, making it an unusual bridge design for its time. This solution cleverly balanced long spans above water with elegant lines below the surface.
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