Morpeth Bridge

Morpeth Bridge
Coordinates 32°43′26″S 151°37′36″E / 32.7237684729°S 151.6265683110°E / -32.7237684729; 151.6265683110Coordinates: 32°43′26″S 151°37′36″E / 32.7237684729°S 151.6265683110°E / -32.7237684729; 151.6265683110
Crosses Hunter River
Maintained by Roads and Maritime Services
Characteristics
Design Allan truss
Material Wood
Trough construction Iron cylinders
Total length 820 ft (250 m)
Longest span 3× 110 ft (34 m) + numerous 35 ft (11 m)
Number of spans 1 + 3 main + 15
Piers in water 2
Clearance above 12 ft (3.8 m)
Number of lanes 2
History
Designer Percy Allan
Constructed by S M'Gill
Fabrication by Mort's Dock—bridge cylinders[1]
Construction begin 1896
Construction end 1898
Construction cost £8,260
Opened 15 June 1898[2]

The Morpeth Bridge crosses the Hunter River in Morpeth, New South Wales, Australia.

Opened on 15 June 1898, the Morpeth Bridge is a timber trestle bridge employing Allan trusses—it was designed by Percy Allan and built by Mr. S. M'Gill. It has two central iron cylinder span supports fabricated by Mort's Dock. It is managed by the Roads and Maritime Services.[3]

The structure is heritage listed by the state government.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "The Morpeth Bridge". Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate. 3 October 1896. p. 8. Retrieved 19 November 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ↑ "Opening Morpeth Bridge". The Evening News. Sydney. 16 June 1898. p. 4. Retrieved 19 November 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ↑ "Allan Truss Bridges" (PDF). Roads and Maritime Services. pp. 13–14. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
  4. ↑ Office of Environment & Heritage. "Morpeth Bridge over the Hunter River". New South Wales Govt. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
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