Barrack Street Bridge, Railway bridge in Perth, Australia
Barrack Street Bridge crosses the Eastern Railway, connecting Perth's central business district with the northern city area at Wellington Street. The structure uses Donnybrook stone and Meckering granite and carries both vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
A timber bridge at Barrack Street was demolished in 1894. The Perth Railway Crossing Improvement Act 1892, assented on 13 January 1893, authorised a replacement and closed level crossings on Stirling Street. The Perth Railway Crossing Amendment Act 1906, assented on 14 December 1906, allowed the old bridge to be demolished and the current one built in 1907–1908, with an eleven-month rebuild completed in 1992.
The bridge marks a visible boundary between the busy central business district and residential areas to the north, sitting alongside the railway station. Both pedestrians and drivers use it as a daily crossing point between these different parts of the city.
The bridge is accessible to both vehicles and pedestrians, retaining its original lamps and fittings. Expect typical city traffic, especially during peak hours.
Although carrying Beaufort Street traffic, the bridge retains its Barrack Street name. This geographical naming distinction sets it apart from other structures in the eastern railway yard area.
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