Ross Bridge, Tasmania, Australia
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Tealby
S 42° 01.848 E 147° 29.388
55G E 540544 N 5346688
Historic Ross Bridge was built using convict labour in 1836. Ross Bridge is the 3rd oldest bridge still in use in Australia.
Waymark Code: WM3Q19
Location: Tasmania, Australia
Date Posted: 05/03/2008
Views: 69
Constructed of sandstone with intricate carvings, said to have been done by James Colbeck and Daniel Herbert - two stonemasons among the convict work team, who were subsequently freed when the bridge was completed.
The bridge was commissioned by Lieutenant-Governor Arthur and designed by architect John Lee Archer.
Above the centre arch is inscribed: "Colonel George Arthur Lieutenant Governor MDCCCXXXVI".
Length of bridge: 38m
Height of bridge: 4.5m
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: motor vehicles & pedestrians
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Ross Bridge crosses the Macquarie River.
Date constructed: 1836
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Bridge Road
Location:
Ross in Tasmania.
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