Bowen Bridge

The Bowen Bridge extends 976 meters across the River Derwent, connecting the eastern shore of Clarence with the western shore of Glenorchy through a 22-meter-wide roadway.

Prime Minister Bob Hawke inaugurated the Bowen Bridge on February 23, 1984, marking a significant advancement in Tasmania's transportation infrastructure after the Tasman Bridge incident.

The bridge bears the name of John Bowen, the British colonist who established the first European settlement at Risdon Cove in Tasmania.

The structure incorporates two traffic lanes and separate walkways, serving as a critical connection point located 10 kilometers from central Hobart.

The bridge construction required 105,000 tonnes of concrete and 3,300 tonnes of steel, with specialized engineering to withstand impacts from river vessels.

Location: Hobart

Inception: February 23, 1984

Official opening: February 23, 1984

Length: 976 m

Width: 22.4 m

Made from material: stone

GPS coordinates: -42.81861,147.30583

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29