Mcgees Bridge

McGees Bridge is a road bridge spanning Pitt Water near Sorell in southeastern Tasmania, providing a direct crossing for the Tasman Highway. The structure carries traffic between Hobart and the surrounding areas, serving as a key link in the regional road network.

A timber bridge first crossed Pitt Water in the mid-1800s to reduce travel time between Hobart and Sorell during Tasmania's early development. The location remained essential for regional transportation and was eventually replaced with the modern road bridge.

The bridge carries the name of Dr. Rodney William McGee, a respected bridge engineer who contributed to infrastructure development in Tasmania until 2002.

The bridge carries daily traffic and is designed for through-traffic on the Tasman Highway route. Plan your crossing during normal daylight hours when traffic conditions are most manageable.

The bridge location sits within internationally recognized wetlands, which shaped how engineers had to design and build the structure. This setting makes it an example of balancing infrastructure needs with environmental protection in a sensitive natural area.

Location: Tasmania

Inception: December 2002

Official opening: December 2002

GPS coordinates: -42.80640,147.52600

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:02