Barham Bridge, Murray River, 1904

Winner of the 2019 Colin Crisp Award for restoration works

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The Award is for excellence in the conservation and recording of items of heritage significance; in recording engineering accomplishment and the development of technology; or in education and raising awareness in engineering heritage.

Constructed by John Monash

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Johan Monash became better known after construction of this bridge as one of the best allied generals of the First World War and the most famous commander in Australian history

FAST FACTS

Constructed: 1904

Current Status: Operational

Strategy: Retained

Listings: SHR, S170, LEP, Engineers Australia

ENGINEERING DETAILS

The de Burgh Truss

Truss Type:
104’ de Burgh

Geometry: 2 truss spans, 1 lift span, 2 approach spans, total length approximately 100 m.

IMAGES FOR DOWNLOAD

Aerial Barham download
Barham OpenDay 1904 download