Swan Hill-Murray River Road Bridge, Heritage road bridge in Swan Hill, Australia
The Swan Hill-Murray River Road Bridge is a road bridge spanning the Murray River, connecting Murray Downs in New South Wales with McCallum Street in Swan Hill, Victoria. The structure features three spans with a timber and steel lattice construction, including a movable lift section for navigation.
The bridge was completed in 1896 following a design by Percy Allan that features his distinctive truss system and a movable span. It emerged as a critical connection point between two states along a route shaped by the region's river commerce and farming growth.
The structure serves as a connection point between two states, marking a significant transport route that emerged from the region's river trade and agricultural development.
Access is provided via McCallum Street in Swan Hill for vehicles traveling between Victoria and New South Wales. The bridge functions as part of the local road network and maintains steady traffic flow under normal conditions.
The bridge appears on heritage registers of both New South Wales and Victoria, making it jointly protected by authorities from both states. This dual registration across a border is uncommon and reflects the structure's importance to the entire region.
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