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Cromarty Bridge
Cromarty Bridge in February 2007, looking north
Coordinates57°37′07″N 4°21′46″W / 57.618559°N 4.362913°W / 57.618559; -4.362913
OS grid referenceNH590690
CarriesA9, two footways
CrossesCromarty Firth
LocaleCulbokie
Other name(s)Cromarty Firth Bridge
Characteristics
DesignPrestressed beams
MaterialConcrete
Total length1464 metres (4803 feet)
No. of spans68
Piers in water67
History
Construction startDecember 1976
Construction cost£5 million
Opened1979
Inaugurated12 April 1979
ReplacesRound-trip via Dingwall
Location
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