One of only two remaining timber truss bridges with overhead bracing
Allan detailed overhead bracing instead of internal sway bracing on his longer bridge spans of 110' and over, making these bridges unsuitable for very high loads.
Shorter than it once was
Many of the original timber approach spans were replaced in 2011 with timber concrete composite spans, and the last few spans were removed altogether and replaced with an earth embankment.
FAST FACTS
Constructed: 1898
Current Status: Operational
Strategy: Retained
Listings: SHR, S170, LEP, National Trust
ENGINEERING DETAILS
Truss Type:
110’ Allan
Geometry: 3 truss spans, 10 approach spans, total length approximately 205 m.
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