Murrumbidgee River Railway Bridge

The Murrumbidgee River Railway Bridge is a railway bridge crossing the river of the same name in Wagga Wagga, built with four main spans of wrought iron lattice trusses. The structure uses a continuous beam system that combines imported components from Glasgow with local engineering.

The structure was built in 1881 and combined prefabricated parts that were shipped from overseas to create the crossing. It became part of the rail network that forged regional economic connections and served as a vital transport route for many decades.

The bridge takes its name from the river it crosses and represents the connection that made local travel possible. It shows how the waterway shaped the growth of the town and remains a symbol of that early link.

Train service ended in 2006, and the structure remains a visible landmark along the river after its replacement. Visitors can view the bridge from various points along the riverbank and understand its role in the old rail network.

This bridge stands alone in Australia as a four-span wrought iron lattice structure, built at a time when imported engineering solutions shaped local projects. It shows how a regional town was linked to international construction methods and materials during the 1800s.

Location: City of Wagga Wagga

Official opening: January 23, 1881

Made from material: wrought iron

GPS coordinates: -35.11570,147.38300

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:15