Tasman Bridge

Tasman Bridge is a reinforced concrete bridge over the Derwent River in Hobart, Australia, measuring approximately 1400 meters in length and rising 60 meters above the water. It carries five lanes of traffic and separate footpaths on both sides.

Construction finished in 1964, linking the two banks of the river for motor traffic for the first time. A ship collision in 1975 caused part of the structure to fall into the water, and repairs took until 1977 to complete.

Local people call it simply 'the bridge' because it remains the only crossing over the Derwent in this part of Tasmania. Commuters rely on it to travel between home and work, making it central to the rhythm of daily life in greater Hobart.

Pedestrians can walk along the side paths and enjoy views over the river and city, while vehicle traffic uses the central lanes. Wind can be noticeable at this height, especially on cooler days.

Some of the supports go down more than 90 meters below the riverbed to anchor into solid rock. This hidden depth keeps the entire structure stable despite the weight and constant traffic above.

Location: Hobart

Inception: August 1964

Official opening: March 29, 1965

Height: 60.5 m

Length: 1,395 m

Made from material: reinforced concrete

Address: Tasman Hwy, Montagu Bay TAS 7018, Australia

Phone: +611300139933

Website: https://transport.tas.gov.au

GPS coordinates: -42.86500,147.34250

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28