Firth of Forth Bridge

Rendering Provided by B Seamens, Larbert, Scotland

BUILDING BIG: Databank: Firth of Forth Bridge

Overview of Forth Bridge

structurae: Firth of Forth Bridge

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Due to the tragic collapse of the Tay Bridge, The Firth of Forth bridge, completed in 1890, was heavily over-constructed in an attempt to regain  the public's confidence.

Still, the Forth is a daring design. When completed, it was the longest span in the world.  Today it is the second longest of its kind. From the little towns at both ends, the bridge looks incredibly massive. Some structural members of the bridge are as large as 12 feet in diameter. This is the most monumental cantilever-truss structure ever built.

The Forth Bridge is one of the highlights of British engineering history,  signifying what Victorian engineers were capable of.