Alexandra Bridge- Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member blingg
S 23° 22.111 E 150° 30.505
56K E 245301 N 7413487
A railway truss bridge over the Fitzroy River
Waymark Code: WM128WH
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 04/01/2020
Views: 1

The bridge built in 1898-1899 consists of five truss spans supported on two concrete abutments and four common concrete piers. The centre of the bridge has two 75 metre hogback double intersection Pratt trusses and the approaches have two 30.5 metre riveted through Pratt trusses at the northern end and a single truss located at the southern end of the bridge.
Parking Coordinates:: S 23° 22.182 E 150° 30.432

Length of Span:
240m


Date Built: Not listed

www: Not listed

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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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