Batman Bridge

Batman Bridge is a cable-stayed road bridge spanning the Tamar River and connecting Batman Highway to both West Tamar Highway A7 and East Tamar Highway A8. The structure uses a steel A-frame tower to support the main deck through suspended cables.

The bridge was built between 1966 and 1968 and marked Australia's first cable-stayed bridge construction. This project represented a milestone in Australian engineering innovation and design.

The bridge takes its name from John Batman, a Launceston businessman who founded Melbourne and shaped Australia's early development. His name reflects the region's connection to European settlement and growth.

The bridge accommodates vehicle traffic and connects the surrounding highways effectively for through traffic. Keep in mind this is a high-traffic corridor during peak hours.

The steel A-frame tower tilts at a 20-degree angle from vertical and is anchored in solid dolerite rock on the western bank. This asymmetric design gives the structure its distinctive engineering character.

Location: Sidmouth

Inception: May 28, 1968

Official opening: May 18, 1968

Height: 96 m

Length: 442 m

Made from material: steel

GPS coordinates: -41.21694,146.91417

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:01