Commonwealth Avenue Bridge, Concrete bridge in central Canberra, Australia.
The Commonwealth Avenue Bridge spans 310 meters across Lake Burley Griffin with five spans supported by four piers in the water.
Construction began in March 1961 by Hornibrook following designs from Maunsell & Partners, with the bridge opening to traffic in November 1963.
The bridge design reflects modernist architecture principles with simple lines that complement Canberra's planned urban layout and central infrastructure.
The structure includes dedicated lanes for vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians, connecting the central district to southern suburbs across Lake Burley Griffin.
The bridge represents the fourth crossing built over the Molonglo River, replacing three previous versions that experienced damage from flooding.
GPS coordinates: -35.29167,149.12694
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:15
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