Humpback Bridge at Botanic Gardens
Covanburn Projects
Client
Glasgow City Council
Value
£180,000
Location
Glasgow
The famous Humpback Bridge over River Kelvin in Glasgow’s West End dates back to 1908 and is admired for both its appearance and its location. It takes its nickname from the distinctive shape of the bridge, and it boasts views of some picturesque scenery. It sits just a stone’s throw away from Glasgow Botanic Gardens.
Over the many years of exposure to the riverside environment, the bridge began to fall into serious disrepair. We were tasked with carrying out a major refurbishment programme to strengthen the bridge and restore its appearance.
The works included:
The Humpback Bridge is an absolutely iconic piece of bridge engineering in the heart of Glasgow’s beautiful West End. Built in 1908 by Orr, Watt & Co, and restored more than 100 years later by Covanburn Contracts. Great engineering lasts through generations and the engineers of the future have the greatest of respect for the engineers of the past. Working on structures like the Humpback Bridge is always an honour.
