Charles Grimes Bridge, Road bridge in Docklands precinct, Melbourne, Australia.
Description
Charles Grimes Bridge crosses the Yarra River with two separate roadways that link the Footscray and Johnson areas to the docklands. The structure carries eight traffic lanes total and provides pedestrian paths on both sides for river crossings.
History
Construction began in the 1970s under the Country Roads Board and was initially called Johnson Street Bridge. The current name was adopted later to honor the early explorer associated with the river's discovery.
Culture
The bridge honors an early explorer whose voyage shaped the region's colonial history and connection to the river. For locals, it serves as an everyday passage that blends practical transport with the area's maritime heritage.
Practical
The bridge is open daily for vehicles and pedestrians and serves as a main connection between several important streets in the area. Walkers will find wide paths that provide safe crossing access across the river.
Did you know?
The bridge required complex computer modeling during its design phase to handle its curved alignment and varying span widths. This early application of computational analysis in the 1970s was noteworthy for Australian engineering at the time.
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