Bridge, Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow

The bridge in Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow, is believed to date from around 1800, although it may be slightly later. It was originally built to carry main traffic over the River Kelvin at Partick until a cast-iron bridge was opened in 1878. The flat roadway is wider to the south while retaining its original profile. The structure is primarily made of droved ashlar with polished dressings, featuring pilaster strips and pointed cutwaters. The bridge is densely covered in vegetation as of 1990. It has a symmetrical profile with three arches, the center arch being the widest. On the east bank, there is a fourth arch over the lade of the former Burnhouse Mills, which has been altered and features cast-iron ribs, with the roadway skewed at the north over a box girder. The parapets consist of plain iron railings that appear to be from the late 19th century. Additionally, there are gates that open over the center arch on the south side, which remain a mystery.