Lower Shotover Bridge - Queenstown, New Zealand
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
S 44° 59.793 E 168° 45.515
59G E 323331 N 5014988
Historic former highway bridge now a pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the Lower Shotover River near Queenstown, New Zealand.
Waymark Code: WMFXA4
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 12/11/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member 8Nuts MotherGoose
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The bridge was completed in 1915 after much delay during its construction. The bridge is 172 meters long and spans the Lower Shotover River. The bridge closed in 1975 when it was replaced by a new 1.5 million dollar bridge 500 meters down river. The bridge fell into disrepair over the years until 2005 when it was restored by the Queenstown Rotary club and is now used by pedestrians and bicyclist traveling from Queenstown to Arrowtown.
Original Use: Vehicle - Car / Truck

Date Built: 1915

Construction: Steel

Condition: Good

Date Abandoned: 1975

Bridge Status - Orphaned or Adopted.: Adopted

See this website for more information: Not listed
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