Maribyrnong River Viaduct, Railway viaduct in Melbourne, Australia
The Maribyrnong River Viaduct extends 383 meters across the river valley, reaching a height of 55 meters above the water level in western Melbourne.
The Victorian Railways Construction Branch completed this engineering project between 1927 and 1929, employing 200 workers during the construction period.
The structure received recognition on the Victorian Heritage Register for its representation of early 20th-century railway engineering methods in Australia.
The viaduct supports the Albion-Jacana railway line, handling freight transport and passenger services including the Melbourne to Sydney NSW TrainLink XPT.
This railway bridge stands as the second highest in Victoria, surpassing the Sydney Harbour Bridge's height by three meters.
Location: Victoria
GPS coordinates: -37.74810,144.84600
Latest update: March 20, 2025 23:00
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