Fitzroy Bridge, Road bridge in Rockhampton, Australia
The Fitzroy Bridge spans across the Fitzroy River with six spans and measures 336.5 meters in total length with a 70.7-meter central section.
The original suspension bridge, constructed in 1881 at a cost of 54,000 pounds, served as Rockhampton's first river crossing until its demolition in 1956.
The bridge's inauguration ceremony included a formal procession, tree planting, and celebrations at the Criterion Hotel where residents gathered to mark the occasion.
The structure provides essential connectivity for vehicles and pedestrians between different parts of Rockhampton, maintaining a crucial transportation link across the Fitzroy River.
Designer Frederick Byerley received a walnut writing desk with gold pen and pencil from bridge workers as recognition for his architectural achievement.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -23.37492,150.51478
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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