Stirling Bridge, Road bridge in Fremantle, Australia
Stirling Bridge is a road bridge in Fremantle that spans across the Swan River, connecting the northern and southern sections of Stirling Highway. The structure accommodates vehicular traffic across four lanes and includes a footpath for pedestrians on one side.
The bridge was constructed between 1972 and 1974, replacing older wooden structures that had served the crossing since colonial times. This new construction addressed the growing traffic demands in the region.
The bridge forms part of the transportation network linking Perth with the historic port city of Fremantle, supporting local maritime trade activities.
The bridge is accessible to both vehicles and pedestrians, with separate pathways for each type of traffic. Visitors should know that the footpath can become busy with foot and bicycle traffic during peak hours.
The bridge utilized 7,925 cubic meters of concrete and 1,110 tonnes of reinforcing steel in its twin post-tensioned segmental spine box girder design.
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