Hawthorn Bridge, Road and tram bridge near Burnley, Australia
The Hawthorn Bridge spans the Yarra River with substantial riveted wrought iron lattice trusses supported by bluestone abutments and piers across its 100-meter length.
Completed in 1861 during the Victorian gold rush infrastructure wave, the bridge experienced delays when its original iron components caught fire aboard a ship in Hobsons Bay.
The bridge represents a significant milestone in Melbourne's transportation development as the terminus of the city's first tram service, established in 1885.
The structure connects Bridge Road with Burwood Road, providing essential passage for vehicles and trams across the Yarra River five kilometers east of Melbourne's center.
The structure maintains its position as the oldest surviving bridge crossing the Yarra River and stands among Australia's earliest metal bridges still in use.
Location: Victoria
GPS coordinates: -37.82010,145.01500
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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