King George Vi Bridge, Ruthrieston, Aberdeen

The King George VI Bridge in Ruthrieston, Aberdeen, was designed by Sir Frank Mears and constructed between 1938 and 1941. This three-span depressed-arch bridge crosses the River Dee and features two round-arched flood arches to the east. It is made of concrete with rough-faced granite facing, including rough-faced arch-rings that are finely finished at the margins. The cutwaters rise to form refuges, each displaying a coat of arms on the outer side. The parapet is also finely finished and includes a plaque on the south side that reads, "CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ABERDEEN: KING GEORGE VI BRIDGE. THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THIS BRIDGE WAS LAID BY LORD PROVOST EDWARD W. WATT ON 15TH SEPTEMBER 1938...." There are two large refuges to the east, and a stepped-down wing wall extends southwest, featuring stone steps leading up to the bridge, with the County of Aberdeen coat of arms flanking the steps on the right.