Bulga Bridge, Wollombi Brook, 1912

Longest span Dare truss bridge remaining

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Dare trusses came in standard 70’, 91’ and 104’ spans – this is a great example of a 104’ span

One of 11 remaining Dare truss bridges

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Approximately 40 Dare type timber truss bridges were built between 1905 and 1936

FAST FACTS

Constructed: 1912

Current Status: Operational

Strategy: Retained

Listings: SHR, S170

ENGINEERING DETAILS

Dare Truss

Truss Type:
104’ Dare

Geometry: 2 truss spans, 6 approach spans, total length approximately 130 m.

IMAGES FOR DOWNLOAD

Bulga Aerial download