Victoria Bridge, Picton

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Victoria Bridge crosses Stonequarry Creek in Picton, New South Wales, Australia.

Opened on 7 October 1897, Victoria Bridge is a timber trestle bridge employing Allan trusses - it was designed by Percy Allan and built by C.J. Ford of Sydney.[1]

It features the tallest trestles in New South Wales, and is one of the oldest surviving bridges of its type.[1] It is named after Queen Victoria, and is classified by the National Trust. Victoria Bridge is wide enough for a pedestrian walkway and one lane of traffic and is 80m long. The bridge has a height limit of 2.4 meters.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b "Victoria Bridge - Picton", Institution of Engineers, Australia.

Coordinates: 34°10′49″S 150°36′38″E / 34.18028°S 150.61056°E / -34.18028; 150.61056

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