Spencer Street Bridge, Steel cantilever bridge across Yarra River in Melbourne, Australia
Spencer Street Bridge is a steel crossing over the Yarra River that carries both cars and people between the north and south banks of Melbourne. The structure sits on concrete supports that are faced with local bluestone.
Construction took place from 1927 to 1930 following a design competition won by engineers Edward Saunders and Alan Wilson. During the building process, workers encountered an ancient tree stump beneath the riverbed that caused a temporary halt to work.
The bridge serves as a meeting point during public events and provides photographers with views of Melbourne's central business district and river landscape.
The bridge is open to both vehicle and foot traffic, connecting Spencer Street on the north side with Clarendon Street to the south. You can walk across it at any time to view the river and the city skyline.
During construction, workers discovered an 8,000-year-old red gum tree stump 20 meters below sea level, causing a three-week delay in the project.
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