Jervois Swing Bridge - Port Adelaide, South Australia
Posted by: 
bucketeer
S 34° 50.642 E 138° 30.183
54H E 271692 N 6141409
This bridge-keepers gantry is all that remains of the original Jervois Bridge
Waymark Code: WM90HA
Location: South Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 06/09/2010
Views: 30
The Jervios Bridge was the only swing bridge to ever be constructed in South Australia. Built by Westwood Baillie of England, and constructed under the supervision of Engineer H.C.Mais.
The bridge spanned the canal at St Vincent Street to link Semaphore with Port Adelaide
Originally carrying traffic, trams and pedestrians, the bridge was reportedly still swinging in the mid 1950's and eventually demolished in 1969.
Location:
Nile Street Port Adelaide
Type of structure/site: Bridge Remnant
Date of Construction: 1878
Engineer/Architect/Builder etc.: Westwood Baillie of England/ H.C.Mais
Engineering Organization Listing: Engineers Australia
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Web Site: Not listed
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