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Bridge of Oich[1]
Photograph of the Bridge of Oich
The Bridge Of Oich in 2016
Coordinates57°05′36″N 4°44′43″W / 57.093363°N 4.745250°W / 57.093363; -4.745250
Carriespedestrians
CrossesRiver Oich
LocaleAberchalder
Other name(s)Victoria Bridge, Aberchalder[1]
Maintained byHistoric Environment Scotland[1]
Heritage statuslisted building
Listed BuildingLB1872
Websitewww.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/bridge-of-oich
Characteristics
Total length155 feet 6 inches (47.40 m)[1]
Width17 feet (5.2 m)[1]
No. of spans1
History
DesignerJames Dredge[1]
Construction end1850[1]
Location
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The Bridge of Oich (also known as Victoria Bridge, Aberchalder) is a taper principle suspension bridge, designed by James Dredge, across the River Oich near Aberchalder in Highland, Scotland. The bridge opened in 1854 and was used to take the main road traffic over the river until 1932.

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Oich, Bridge Of Oich". The online catalogue to Scotland’s archaeology, buildings, industrial and maritime heritage. Historic Environment Scotland. Retrieved 16 July 2016.

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