Martin Bridge, Taree, NSW, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Grahame Cookie
S 31° 55.084 E 152° 27.574
56J E 448907 N 6468518
Built and opened in 1940 this 11 span (each 37 m long) steel truss bridge on concrete supports revolutionised the trip up the north coast of NSW.
Waymark Code: WMPR59
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 10/11/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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Historical Notes: (visit link)
Tenders were called in 1937.
Construction commenced in 1938 and the bridge was officially opened in May 1940.
It was later renamed after L.O Martin - Minister for Works and Local Government at the time of construction.
The final cost was 97,000 pounds.
The bridge replaced punts at Taree and Tinonee.
It originally had a lifting span with two concrete counter balances.
It represented a major change in road transport and the transition from river to road.
Parking Coordinates:: S 31° 54.936 E 152° 27.594

Date Built: 05/18/1940

Length of Span:
463m

www:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Bridge
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