Adey Steel were awarded the contract for the fabrication and supply of this triple span footbridge structure, the length of the centre cambered section measured 23m x 2.5m with a weight of 13.4 tonnes. Each of the end ramp spans were 16m long weighing 6 tonnes. The project was delivered to 1090 EXC3 CE Marking classification with 10% non-destructive and 100% visual weld inspection carried out by third party inspectors.
The parapet handrailing sections were standardised across all but a small number of bespoke raked panels and full trial assembly of the bridge section and parapet panels was carried out prior to onward delivery to the specialist painters.
The new bridge will replace the existing timber bridge, which runs across the River Ythan near to Meiklemill, Aberdeen, this was damaged during Storm Frank in January 2016 and has been maintained up until its full replacement due in August 2020.