Hampden Bridge, Allan truss road bridge in Wagga Wagga, Australia
Hampden Bridge is a road crossing that spans the Murrumbidgee River using twelve wrought iron spans designed in the Allan truss pattern. The structure links different parts of Wagga Wagga and carries both vehicle and pedestrian traffic across the waterway.
The bridge opened in 1895 and represented a major step forward for transportation in the region during a period when iron construction methods were transforming Australian infrastructure. It reflects the engineering advances of that era in the colonies.
The bridge represents a milestone in Australian engineering, demonstrating the technical capabilities of Percy Allan through its efficient truss design.
The bridge is straightforward to access as it serves as the main crossing between city sections and is open to both vehicles and people on foot. Walking underneath or around it offers good views of the engineering structure from different angles.
Each of the twelve spans incorporates specific engineering elements that make the bridge an exemplary representation of Allan truss construction methods.
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