Goodradigbee River, Wee Jasper, 1896

Refurbished and strengthened in 2005

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This was one of the first timber truss bridges to be completely refurbished and partially strengthened

An early example of an Allan Truss bridge

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Approximately 100 Allan type timber truss bridges were built between 1893 and 1929

FAST FACTS

Constructed: 1896

Current Status: Operational

Strategy: Retained

Listings: SHR, S170

ENGINEERING DETAILS

The Allan Truss

Truss Type:
90’ Allan Truss

Geometry: 1 truss spans, 4 approach spans, total length approximately 65 m.

IMAGES FOR DOWNLOAD

Wee Jasper DMR DN 567 4 Oct 1948 download
Wee Jasper DMR DN 567 5 Oct 1948 download