Old Como Railway Bridge, Como, NSW, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Aussiebrian
S 33° 59.648 E 151° 04.294
56H E 321888 N 6236818
This former railway bridge is now used as a pedestrian walkway over Port Hacking.
Waymark Code: WM177DB
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 12/29/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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The Old Como railway bridge was completed in 1885 as a part of the original Illawarra railway line infrastructure. It is a very fine example of a single track steel lattice girder bridge of the 1870s and 1880s. Como is the longest single track steel lattice girder bridge in NSW and the only such bridge within 250 kilometres (160 mi) of Sydney.

In 19722 a new railway bridge was built next to the existing bridge and it was opened as a pedestrian bridge in 1985.

It is now a popular walkway for local residents who enjoy being able to access both sides of Port Hacking.
Original Use: Railroad

Date Built: 1885

Construction: Steel

Condition: Good

See this website for more information: [Web Link]

Date Abandoned: 1972

Bridge Status - Orphaned or Adopted.: Adopted

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