Hampden Bridge - Kangaroo Valley, NSW,Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member blingg
S 34° 43.659 E 150° 31.250
56H E 272999 N 6154360
Hampden Bridge is the oldest surviving suspension traffic bridge in New South Wales.
Waymark Code: WM1079M
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 03/13/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
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The bridge was officially opened on 19th May 1896 and named after the Governor of the day, Lord Hampden. The structure is a suspension bridge crossing the Kangaroo River with sheer cliffs on one side and steep banks on the other.
Date built or dedicated as indicated on the date stone or plaque.: May 19th 1898

Date stone, plaque location.: Top of the arch above the roadway

Road, body of water, land feature, etc. that the bridge spans.: Kangaroo Ruver

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Parking (safe parking location): S 34° 43.608 E 150° 31.428
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