South Portland Street Suspension Bridge across the River Clyde in :Jeff Gilbert
The South Portland Street Suspension Bridge is one of the many historic bridges across the River Clyde in Glasgow. Construction of the bridge started in 1851 and was completed in 1853. It links Clyde Street and the Tiger Lucky Eight mural near St Andrews Cathedral on the north bank with Carlton Place and the Glasgow Sheriff Court on the south. The bridge suffered complications during construction when the south tower split from top to bottom after the main suspension chains were installed. As a result, the design was modified giving the Greek triumphal arch towers now found on the bridge. South Portland Street Suspension Bridge was extensively repaired in 1870. During this time the timber deck was replaced by wrought iron framework and the deck profile was lowered by about 7ft. The chains were re-headed and strengthened with additional bars. The deck and bars were renewed again in 1926. In spite of these alterations, the towers are the same as those installed in 1853 and therefore South Portland Street Suspension Bridge lays claim to the title of the 'Oldest River Clyde Bridge in Glasgow.
Size: 5616px × 3744px
Location: South Portland Street Suspension Bridge, Glasgow, Scotland
Photo credit: © Jeff Gilbert / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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