Albert Bridge

About

The Albert Bridge is a road bridge that spans the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland, near Glasgow Green. Opened in 1871, the bridge connects Saltmarket in the city centre with Crown Street on the city’s south side. It is category A listed structure, named in honor of Queen Victoria's consort, Prince Albert.

Previous bridges: The current Albert Bridge is the fifth bridge constructed at this site in Glasgow. The first bridge, known as Hutcheson Bridge, was built in 1794 but was destroyed by flooding in 1795. The second bridge, built in 1803, was a timber footbridge. The third bridge, which replaced the second in 1834, was a masonry arch bridge designed by Robert Stevenson (grandfather of the author Robert Louis Stevenson). Stevenson's bridge was demolished in 1868, and a temporary wooden bridge was erected in its place. This temporary structure was replaced by the current Albert Bridge in 1871.

Construction of the Albert Bridge was managed by a group of trustees, who examined the condition of the previous bridge and decided it should be completely removed, and replaced with one that would be more elegant and convenient. Initially, they set a budget of £39,000 and...