
Barwon River Bridge, Winchelsea, Vic, Australia
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S 38° 14.506 E 143° 59.454
54H E 761756 N 5763128
Quick Description: A stone arch bridge over the Barwon River
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 9/8/2019 3:27:55 AM
Waymark Code: WM118QP
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Long Description:
The bluestone Barwon River Bridge of three span arches at Winchelsea was erected in 1867 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.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Winchelsea
 Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Princes Hwy
 Water or other terrain spanned: Barwon River
 Architect/Builder: James Sinclair
 Construction Date: December 1867

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