Barwon River Bridge, Winchelsea, Vic, Australia
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blingg
S 38° 14.505 E 143° 59.454
54H E 761756 N 5763130
A stone arch bridge over the Barwon River
Waymark Code: WM118QN
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 09/08/2019
Views: 7
The Barwon River Bridge of three span arches at Winchelsea was erected in 1867 was built of bluestone replacing an earlier timber structure dating from 1849. The bridge was officially opened by Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, on 3rd December 1867.
The Barwon River Bridge is still in regular use as a pedestrian and cycle crossing of the river A new reinforced concrete structure is located beside the old bluestone bridge.
Length of bridge: 60m
Height of bridge: 8m
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians, cyclists
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Barwon River
Date constructed: December 1867
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: no
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Princes Hwy footpath
Location:
Winchelsea
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