Thomson River Bridge, Thomson, Vic, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Grahame Cookie
S 37° 57.530 E 146° 25.218
55H E 449075 N 5798594
This bridge, built in 1995, is built in a Pratt Truss, multi-span style over the Thomson River, just upstream of the historic railway bridge that connects the nearby Thomson Railway Station and the Walhalla Station (ex-goldfield.)
Waymark Code: WMWGHJ
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 09/02/2017
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Built with three tall concrete pylons that are bedded into the sometimes fast-flowing Thomson River, the four 'simple' spans of concrete decks are supported by steel 'pony' Pratt Trusses. (visit link)

The bridge connects the road that goes through to the historic Walhalla Goldfield. If the nearby Rail Bridge is not in the closest Waymarks link, then use the following link, as it had been listed in the northern and western hemispheres by mistake: (visit link)

Visited: 1510, Sunday, 8 May, 2016
Parking Coordinates:: S 37° 57.540 E 146° 25.182

Date Built: 06/09/1995

Length of Span:
100 metres

www: Not listed
Visit Instructions:
Log your find with a picture of the bridge with yourself or your GPS in the foreground. This shot does not have to be taken "on" the bridge. The shot should show the "truss" structure of the bridge as well.
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