Horseshoe Bridge, Road bridge in Perth, Australia
Horseshoe Bridge is a curved road bridge in central Perth, Australia, carrying William Street traffic over multiple railway lines. It has four lanes and pedestrian walkways on both sides, linking the central business district to areas further north.
The bridge was built between 1902 and 1904 to connect Perth's centre with its northern suburbs as the city's railway network expanded rapidly. Its construction followed the gold rush period, which had driven a surge in population and demand for new infrastructure.
Cast iron swan sculptures sit on the end piers of the bridge, referencing the Swan River that runs through Perth and gives Western Australia its bird emblem. These decorative details are among the most noticeable features for people crossing on foot.
The bridge is open to both pedestrians and vehicles, and it sits close to Yagan Square and the central business district. Those on foot will find the most direct access from William Street.
The arches along Wellington Street were once enclosed in glass and used as small retail shops, so the bridge functioned as both a crossing and a shopping corridor at the same time. This arrangement is no longer visible today, but it shaped how the structure was used for decades.
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