Bridges
We have over 1800 bridges in Aberdeenshire, some of them built by Britain’s most eminent civil engineers. Some are large but most are small; some are steel, concrete or timber but most are masonry arches. They are part of our built heritage. We try to ensure that they are fit for purpose, their purpose being to transport people and vehicles over obstructions, mostly rivers.
All bridge types deteriorate over time and require regular maintenance.
We carry out routine inspections on a two yearly cycle and special inspections when necessary. Defects are noted and recorded, their causes determined and appropriate repair specifications prepared. Maintenance works are then prioritised.
Report a fault with a bridge
To report faults or damage to bridges please contact bridges@aberdeenshire.gov.uk advising, if applicable:
- the vehicle registration
- time of incident
- any other relevant information
All reported incidents are treated anonymously unless otherwise stated.
Restrictions on bridges
View information on weight, height, load and width restrictions on bridges in Aberdeenshire:
Weight restrictions
| Road Number | Name | Route To/From | Signed Restriction (Tonnes) | Grid Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A939 | Gairnshiel, Ballater | A939 Deeside to Tomintoul Road | 18 T MGW | NJ 295 007 |
| C35K | Park, Drumoak | A93 at Drumoak to B9077 South Deeside Road | 3 T MGW | NO 796 982 |
| C67M | Milltown of Towie, Glenkindie | A97 at Glenkindie to Milltown of Towie | 3 T MGW | NJ 459 129 |
| C80B | Bishops, Cruden Bay | A975 at Ashallow to C77B at Waterside | 3 T MGW | NK 071 366 |
| C150C | Milton of Drum*, Peterculter | A93 near Peterculter to B9125 at Garlogie/Cullerie | 7.5 T MGW | NJ 795 014 |
| U81C | Inveramsay, Inverurie | A96 North of Inveramsay to Harlaw | 7.5 T MGW | NJ 741 245 |
| U81C | Harlaw Railway*, Inverurie | A96 North of Inveramsay to Harlaw | 7.5 T MGW | NJ 742 247 |
| U91M | Poldullie Bridge, Strathdon | A944 to U93M near Bellabeg | 3 T MGW | NJ 349 125 |
| U105K | Brigton, Laurencekirk | B974 at Sauchieburn to B9120 and A90 | 18 T MGW | NO 675 704 |
| U106B | Abbey, Old Deer | A950 at Deer Abbey to B9029 at Bridgend | 3 T MGW | NJ 966 481 |
Height restrictions
| Road Number | Name | Route To/From | Signed Restriction (metres) | Grid Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A97 | Huntly Railway Station * | Bogie Street, Huntly to A97 Aberdeen Road | 4.190 M (13ft 9") |
NJ 536 397 |
| A957 | Old Lodge Ury * | A957 Slug Road, Mackie Academy to A90 | 4.115 M (13ft 6") |
NO 866 865 |
| B966 | Fettercairn Royal Arch | B966 Main Street, Fettercairn | 3.655 M (12ft) |
NO 650 734 |
| B993 | Port Elphinstone (Keithall Road) * | B993 Port Elphinstone | 4.19 M (13ft 9") |
NJ 780 206 |
| B9002 | Near Mill of Carden (Oyne Fork) * | Oyne Fork | 4.645 M (15ft 3") |
NJ 691 256 |
| B9022 | Rothiemay Station (Near Tillytarmont) * | B9022 Huntly to Glenbarry | 4.035 M (13ft 3") |
NJ 533 460 |
| C1K | Stonehaven Railway Station * | Kirkton Road - Arduthie Road, Stonehaven | 3.655 M (12ft) |
NO 863 862 |
| C7K | Lower Powburn Railway, Fourdon * | C7K, A90 South of Lower Powburn to B966 | 3.655 M (12ft) |
NO 743 749 |
| C9K | Myreside Railway, Marykirk * | A937 West of Balmanno to A90 North of Drumgair | 4.115 M (13ft 6") |
NO 688 672 |
| C81M | Birkenbower, Near Lumsden | C81M near Lumsden to U82M at Birkenbower | 2.800 M (9ft 9") |
NJ 466 210 |
| C106S | Dykehead Railway, Rothiemay * | A96 Near Cairnie to B9022 | 3.35 M (11ft) |
NJ 522 468 |
| C120C | Craigmill Railway, Oyne * | A96 Invercraig to C120C Craigmill | 3.655 M (12ft) |
NJ 696 256 |
| U69K | Low Wood to Kirkton Railway, Stonehaven * | Broomhill Road to Spurryhillock Industrial Estate, Stonehaven | 3.655 M (12ft") |
NO 857 857 |
| U76K | Glenbervie Rail * | A90 East of Mondoynes to U76K Broombank | 3.81 M (12ft 6") |
NO 783 801 |
| U110L | Scotstown Footbridge | U110L at Scotstown Banff | 2.6m (8’-9”) | NJ 684 646 |
| U112L | Howe of Gellymill , Macduff (Service Pipe) | Gellymill Road, A947 to Pennyfields | 3.960 M (13ft) |
NJ 701 635 |
| U114S | A96 Cemetery Road, Huntly * | U114S at Huntly to A920 | 2.200 M (7ft 6") |
NJ 516 405 |
Bridges sensitive to high loads
| Road Number | Name | Route To/From | Recorded Height (metres) | Grid Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A92 | A90 Glasslaw Flyover * | A90 crossing at A92 at Glasslaw | 5.935 M (19ft 5") |
NO 862 845 |
| A947 | Parkhill Footbridge | A947 at junction with B977 & Buchan & Formartine Way footpath | 5.700 M (18ft 8") |
NJ 889 144 |
| B974 | Cobbleheugh Railway, Marykirk * | B974 where railway crosses road west of Marykirk | 6.820 M (22ft 4") |
NO 683 660 |
| B979 | Glenury Viaduct (Netherly Road, Stonehaven) * | B979 Glenury Cottages access road to A90T Stonehaven bypass near New Main of Ury | 7.600 M (24ft 11") |
NO 8730 8715 |
| B979 | A90 Netherly Flyover * | B979 under A90 (T) | 6.710 M (22ft) |
NO 874 873 |
| B987 | A90 Tavelty Flyover, Kintore * | B987 at A90 Tavelty Junction | 5.125m (16’-9”) | NJ 787 169 |
| C3K | Balfeith Railway, Fourdon * | Fourdon to junction with B966 | 5.070m (16’-7”) | NO 757 767 |
| C13K | A90 Cookston Flyover, Portlethen * | C13K at A90 Cookston | NO 920 974 | |
| C13K | A90 Findon Flyover * | C13K at A90 Findon Interchange | NO 929 987 | |
| C111S | A96 Coachford Underpass * | C111S at Coachford to B9115 at Bomakelloch | 5.250m (17’-2”) | NJ 472 452 |
| U61K | Portlethen North Railway * | U61K Thistle Drive, Portlethen to Findon Road, Findon | 5.740 M (18ft 9") |
NO 927 975 |
| U61 | Portlethen South Railway * | East of Portlethen Station to Thistle Drive, Portlethen | 6.360 M (20ft 10") |
NO 925 972 |
| U70K | Kirkton of Fetteresso Railway * | Feathers access road to Broomhill Road, Fetteresso | 8.340m (27’-4”) | NO 853 855 |
| U74K | Blackhill Railway Bridge, Drumlithie * | U74K from C19K at Drumlithie to C72K near Forest Avenue | 7.295 M (23ft 11") |
NO 7979 8123 |
| U86K | Rail Viaduct, Newtonhill | A90 at Cammachmore to Elsick Mill, Newtonhill | 10.00 M (32ft 9") |
NO 911 940 |
| U90K | Den of Logie Railway, Stonehaven * | A90 south of Logie Farm to B979 at Stonehaven | 5.190m (17’) | NO 883 874 |
| U130K | Lower North Water Rail Viaduct | A92 at Lower North Water Bridge to A92 at Kirkside Gate | 10.000 M (32ft 9") |
NO 725 623 |
Width restrictions
| Road Number | Name | Route To/From | Signed Restriction (metres) | Grid Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B966 | Fettercairn Royal Arch | B966 Main Street, Fettercairn | 2.285 M (7ft 6") |
NO 650 734 |
| C9K | Mill of Barnes, Laurencekirk | A90 at Drumgair to B9120 at Sauchieburn | 2.85 M (9ft 6") | NO 684 695 |
| C35K | Park, Drumoak | A93 at Drumoak to B9077 South Deeside Road | 2.1m, 6’-6” | NO 796 982 |
| C80B | Bishops, Cruden Bay | C80B at Waterside to U79B at Ardiffery Mains | 1.980 M (6ft 6") |
NJ 071 366 |
| U106B | Abbey, Old Deer | A950 at Deer Abbey to B9029 at Bridgend | 2.000 M (6ft 6") (Temporary) |
NJ 966 481 |
(*) Denotes that we are not the Bridge Authority responsible
T - metric tonnes
MGW - maximum gross weight