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:
Bridges with weight restrictions
These bridges have signs advising of the height restrictions.
| Road number | Grid reference | Bridge name | Route | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A939 | NJ 295 007 | Gairnshiel, Ballater | A939 Deeside to Tomintoul Road | 18T |
| C35K | NO 796 982 | Park, Drumoak | A93 at Drumoak to B9077 South Deeside Road | 3T |
| C67M | NJ 459 129 | Milltown of Towie, Glenkindie | A97 at Glenkindie to Milltown of Towie | 3T |
| C80B | NK 071 366 | Bishops, Cruden Bay | A975 at Ashallow to C77B at Waterside | 3T |
| C150C | NJ 795 014 | Milton of Drum, Peterculter (not owned by the council) |
A93 near Peterculter to B9125 at Garlogie/Cullerie | 7.5T |
| U81C | NJ 741 245 | Inveramsay, Inverurie | A96 North of Inveramsay to Harlaw | 7.5T |
| U81C | NJ 742 247 | Harlaw Railway, Inverurie (not owned by the council) |
A96 North of Inveramsay to Harlaw | 7.5T |
| U91M | NJ 349 125 | Poldullie Bridge, Strathdon | A944 to U93M near Bellabeg | 3T |
| U105K | NO 675 704 | Brigton, Laurencekirk | B974 at Sauchieburn to B9120 and A90 | 18T |
| U106B | NJ 966 481 | Abbey, Old Deer | A950 at Deer Abbey to B9029 at Bridgend | 3T |
Bridges with height restrictions
These bridges have signs advising of the height restrictions.
| Road number | Grid reference | Bridge name | Route | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A97 | NJ 536397 | Huntly Railway (Managed by Network Rail) |
A97 Bogie Street, Huntly to A96 Huntly Bypass | 4.1m (13’-9”) |
| A957 | NO 866865 | Slug Road Railway, Stonehaven (Managed by Network Rail) |
A957 Slug Road, Stonehaven to Banchory | 4.1m (13’-6”) |
| B966 | NO 650734 | Fettercairn Royal Arch | B966 Main Street, Fettercairn | 3.6m (12-0”) |
| B993 | NJ 780206 | Port Elphinstone Railway, Inverurie (Managed by Network Rail) |
B993 Port Elphinstone to Whiterashes | 4.1m (13’-9”) |
| B9002 | NJ 691256 | Oyne Fork Railway (Managed by Network Rail) |
B9002 Oyne Fork to Insch | 4.5m (15’-3”) |
| B9022 | NJ 533460 | Tillytarmont Railway, Rothiemay | B9022 Huntly to Glenbarry | 3.9m (13’-3”) |
| C1K | NO 863862 | Stonehaven Station Railway (Managed by Network Rail) |
Arduthie Road to Kirkton Road, Stonehaven | 3.5m (12-0’) |
| C7K | NO 743749 | Lower Powburn Railway, Fourdon (Managed by Network Rail) |
B966 near Fourdon to A90 Lower Powburn | 3.5m (12-0”’) |
| C9K | NO 688672 | Myreside Railway, Marykirk (not owned by the council) |
A937 west of Balmanno to A90 north of Brumgair | 4.0m (13’-6”) |
| C81M | NJ 466210 | Birkenbower, Lumsden | A97 at Lumsden to Birkenbower | 2.7m (9’-9”) |
| C106S | NJ 522468 | Dykehead Railway, Rothiemay (Managed by Network Rail) |
B9022 Bridge of Isla to A96 Cairnie | 3.2m (11’-0”) |
| C120C | NJ 696256 | Craigmill Railway, Oyne (Managed by Network Rail) |
A96 east of Mill of Carden to Craigmill | 3.5m (12-0”’) |
| U69K | NO 857857 | Spurryhillock Railway, Broomhill Road, Stonehaven (Managed by Network Rail) |
Broomhill Road to Spurryhillock Ind Est, Stonehaven | 3.5m (12-0”’) |
| U76K | NO 783801 | Glenbervie Railway (Managed by Network Rail) |
A90 east of Mondynes to U76K Broombank | 3.7m (12’-6”) |
| U83C | NJ 734255 | Inveramsay Railway (Managed by Network Rail) |
A96 Inveramsay to Dockendale turning head | 4.4m (14’-6”) |
| U110L | NJ 684646 | Scotstown Footbridge, Banff | Scotstown Banff | 2.6m (8’-9”) |
| U112L | NJ 701635 | Howe of Gellymill ServicePipe, Macduff | A947 west of Gellymill to Gellymill Road, Macduff | 3.9m (13’-0”) |
| U114S | NJ 516405 | A96 Cemetery Road, Huntly (Managed by BEAR Scotland) |
Huntly to A920 | 2.2m (7’ 6”) |
Bridges sensitive to high loads
| Road number | Grid reference | Bridge name | Route | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A92 | NO 862845 | A90 Glasslaw Flyover, Stonehaven (Managed by BEAR Scotland) |
A92 at A90 Glasslaw Interchange | 5.8m (19’-3”) |
| A947 | NJ 889144 | Parkhill Footbridge | A947 Dyce to Newmacher | 5.9m (19’-3” |
| A975 | NJ 969227 | A90/A975 Underbridge (Managed by Aberdeen Roads Ltd) |
A975 at A90 Newburgh Junction | 5.9m (19’-3”) |
| B974 | NO 683660 | Cobbleheugh Railway, Marykirk (Managed by Network Rail) |
B974 Marykirk to A90 west of Hatton | 6.7m (22-0”’) |
| B977 | NJ 962170 | A90 Balmedie Junction (Managed by Aberdeen Roads Ltd) |
B977 at A90 Balmedie Junction | 5.5m (18’-0”) |
| B979 | NO 873872 | Glenury Railway, Netherley Road, Stonehaven (Managed by Network Rail) |
B979 Stonehaven to A90 Stonehaven Bypass | 7.5m (24’-6”) |
| B979 | NJ873872 | A90 Netherley Junction (Managed by Aberdeen Roads Ltd) |
B979 Stonehaven to A90 Stonehaven Bypass | 5.5m (18’-0”) |
| B987 | NJ 787169 | A96 Tavelty Flyover, Kintore (Managed by BEAR Scotland) |
B987 at A96 Tavelty Junction | 5.4m (17’-9”) |
| B9000 | NJ 978254 | A90/B9000 Underbridge (Managed by Aberdeen Roads Ltd) |
B9000 at A90 Newburgh Junction | 5.6m (18’-3”) |
| B9077 | NJ 860003 | A90/B9077 Underbridge, Maryculter (Managed by Aberdeen Roads Ltd) |
B9077 North Lodge to B979 Maryculter Bridge | 5.9m (19-3”’) |
| C3K | NO 757767 | Balfeith Railway, Fourdon (Managed by Network Rail) |
A90 Fourdon to B966 junction | 5.1m (16’-9”) |
| C5K | NJ 870973 | A90/C5K Underbridge, Netherley (Managed by Aberdeen Roads Ltd) |
B979 Netherley to Auchlunies | 5.4m (17’-9”) |
| C13K | NO 920974 | A92 Cookston Flyover (Managed by Aberdeen Roads Ltd) |
A90 Cookston | 5.4m (18’-0”) |
| C13K | NO 929987 | A92 Findon Flyover (Managed by Aberdeen Roads Ltd) |
A90 Findon | 5.4m (18-0”) |
| C111S | NJ 472452 | A96 Coachford Underpass (Managed by BEAR Scotland) |
A96 Coachford to B9115 Bomakelloch | 5.2m (17’-3”) |
| U15C | NJ 965207 | A90/U15C Underbridge, Menie (Managed by Aberdeen Roads Ltd) |
A90 at Menie to Westfield | 5.4m (17’-3”) |
| U61K | NO 927975 | Portlethen North Railway (Managed by Network Rail) |
Thistle Drive, Portlethen to Findon Road, Findon | 5.6m (18’-6”) |
| U61K | NO925972 | Portlethen South Railway (Managed by Network Rail) |
East of Portlethen Station to Thistle Drive, Portlethen | 6.2m (20’-6”) |
| U63K | NJ 868998 | A90/U63K Underbridge, Maryculter (Managed by Aberdeen Roads Ltd) |
Kirton of Marycuter to Cleanhill | 5.6m (18’-6”) |
Bridges with width restrictions
These bridges have signs advising of the width restrictions.
| Road number | Grid reference | Bridge name | Route | Width |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B966 | NO 650 734 | Fettercairn Royal Arch | B966 Main Street, Fettercairn | 2.285 M (7ft 6") |
| C9K | NO 684 695 | Mill of Barnes, Laurencekirk | A90 at Drumgair to B9120 at Sauchieburn | 2.85 M (9ft 6") |
| C35K | NO 796 982 | Park, Drumoak | A93 at Drumoak to B9077 South Deeside Road | 2.1m, 6’-6” |
| C80B | NJ 071 366 | Bishops, Cruden Bay | C80B at Waterside to U79B at Ardiffery Mains | 1.980 M (6ft 6") |
| U106B | NJ 966 481 | Abbey, Old Deer | A950 at Deer Abbey to B9029 at Bridgend | 2.000 M (6ft 6") (Temporary) |