Queens Bridge, Road bridge in Melbourne, Australia
Queens Bridge crosses the Yarra River using five spans made of wrought iron and steel plate, joining Market Street and William Street to Queensbridge Street. The structure measures roughly 96 meters long and 30 meters wide and carries vehicles, trams on route 58, and pedestrians throughout the day.
This bridge was built in 1889 to replace an earlier wooden footbridge from 1860, marking Melbourne's shift toward modern infrastructure. The project reflected the city's rapid development during that period of expansion.
The bridge crosses waters that once held significance for Aboriginal clans Woiwurrung and Boon wurrung, who traveled these territories. Today, it remains a working crossing that links different parts of the city and serves as a daily route for many.
The crossing is straightforward to walk and accommodates all types of traffic flow and pedestrian speeds easily. Each end offers different approaches to the city, so checking both approaches helps you find the route that suits your direction best.
In 1910, magician Harry Houdini performed a daring escape by jumping from the bridge while in shackles and freeing himself in under a minute. This stunt briefly turned the crossing into a stage for one of the era's most striking performances.
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