Swanport Bridge, Road bridge near Murray Bridge, South Australia
Swanport Bridge is a stone road bridge spanning the Murray River in South Australia, linking Murray Bridge with Tailem Bend. The structure extends approximately one kilometer across the river with two lanes and a northern footpath for pedestrian access.
The Department of Transport opened this bridge on May 30, 1979, creating an important link between two river communities. The project connected the South Eastern Freeway to the Princes Highway for improved regional travel.
The location carries significance as a former Ngarrindjeri settlement area, where numerous indigenous burial sites reveal traces of long-term habitation. The bridge area reflects the importance of this river crossing to people who lived here for generations.
The bridge carries Highway 1 with an 80 kilometers per hour speed limit and is easily accessible by foot or vehicle. The southern access via Princes Highway and northern access via South Eastern Freeway make crossing convenient for travelers heading either direction.
The bridge takes its name from an old river docking area where large flocks of swans gathered during colonial times. This animal connection gave the location its distinctive name that remains remembered by locals today.
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