Tom 'Diver' Derrick Bridge, Bascule bridge in Port Adelaide, Australia
The Tom 'Diver' Derrick Bridge extends 303 meters across the Port River, connecting Francis Street to Victoria Road with four traffic lanes.
Named after Thomas Currie Derrick, who received the Victoria Cross for his military actions at Sattelberg, New Guinea during World War II.
Local residents gathered 3,500 signatures in 2008 to name the bridge after their war hero instead of the government's suggestion Power Bridge.
The bridge operates as a single-leaf bascule structure, allowing large vessels to pass through while maintaining continuous road traffic flow between Docks 1 and 2.
The bridge stands 10 meters tall and represents a vital component of the Port River Expressway project, linking Port Adelaide to northern suburbs.
Location: South Australia
Inception: August 1, 2008
Official opening: August 1, 2008
GPS coordinates: -34.83828,138.50681
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:02
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