North Bourke Bridge and Approaches, Mitchell Hwy, North Bourke, NSW, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member blingg
S 30° 03.348 E 145° 57.112
55J E 398964 N 6674568
The first lift bridge on the Darling River
Waymark Code: WMZDQR
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 10/26/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Grahame Cookie
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The North Bourke lift bridge was opened in 1883 and was the last of this type to cease operation in 1997 when it was replaced by a concrete bridge a few metres downstream. The bridge has a 18.4m lift span supported by concrete filled cylinders and wooden decking
List: Register of the National Estate

Place ID: 538

Place File No: 1/03/227/0003

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Year built: 1888
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