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The Forth Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge across the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland, 9 miles (14 kilometres) west of central Edinburgh. Completed in 1890, it is considered a symbol of Scotland (having been voted Scotland's greatest man-made wonder in 2016), and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site . [3]
5 de jul. de 2015 · The Forth Bridge, which spans the estuary (Firth) of the River Forth in eastern Scotland to link Fife to Edinburgh by railway, was the world’s earliest great multispan cantilever bridge, and at 2,529 m remains one of the longest. It opened in 1890 and continues to operate as an important passenger and freight rail bridge.
Forth Bridge, railway bridge over the Firth of Forth, the estuary of the River Forth in Scotland. It was one of the first cantilever bridges and for several years was the world’s longest span. It was designed and built by Benjamin Baker and opened in 1890.
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El puente de Forth (del inglés: Forth Bridge) es un puente ferroviario en ménsula de varias arcadas que atraviesa el fiordo de Forth, en el este de Escocia (Reino Unido), a 14 km del centro de Edimburgo.
The Forth Bridges, connecting Fife & Edinburgh since 1890, 1964 & 2017. Official website for the Queensferry Crossing, the Forth Road Bridge and the Forth Bridge - Scotland's famous three bridges spanning three centuries.
Wonder of the World. Opened in 1890, the Forth Bridge is a Scottish icon that is recognised the world over as the most famous of cantilever designs. The world's first major steel structure, the Forth Bridge represents a key milestone in the history of modern railway civil engineering and still holds the record as the world’s longest ...
A Marvel of Victorian Engineering. Forth Bridge Facts & Figures. The Forth Bridge first opened in 1890. The overall length of the Forth Bridge is 2,467 metres. The main structure (portal to portal) measures 1,630 metres. The highest point of the Forth Bridge stands 110 metres above high water and 137 metres above its foundations.
