Murrumbidgee River railway bridge, Narrandera

The Murrumbidgee River railway bridge spans 48 meters across the river with two wrought iron lattice spans connecting Narrandera to Gillenbah.

Engineer John Whitton designed this railway bridge in 1884, while Halliday & Owen constructed it using ironwork supplied by English firm Westwood, Baillie.

The bridge contributed to the transportation network of New South Wales, forming part of the Tocumwal railway line until its closure in December 1988.

A 2012 assessment indicated that minimal repairs would be necessary to return the bridge to service, with the structure maintaining its original fabric.

The bridge features a distinct wrought iron lattice design, demonstrating the shift from local timber to imported metal materials in Australian infrastructure construction.

Location: New South Wales

Location: Narrandera Shire

GPS coordinates: -34.75865,146.53567

Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:45