ARMADALE - MILL BRIDGE


PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Upgrading and realignment of route A851 adjacent to the shore line necessitating construction of a new bridge over the Mill Burn with otter pass and rock armour wave protection.


Armadale Mill Bridge

Client - Highland Council - Completion - 2006 - Value £300,000


AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Consultation; conceptual design; detailed design for main contractor.


PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS

  • Concrete / reinforced and mass - 150 m³
  • Stone Masonry facing - 100 m²
  • Excavation - 50 m³
  • Imported rock fill - 500 m³
  • Rock Armour at bridge - 200 m³

KEY FEATURES

Attractive but robust and durable structure to withstand the aggressive marine environment; Complex road geometry at the site including sag curve, super-elevation and changing cross section; Stone masonry facing to concrete; stone masonry parapets and vehicular barriers.


CONTRACTORS

Main Contractor - RJ McLeod (Contractors) Ltd