Rakaia Bridge, Road bridge in Canterbury Region, New Zealand
The Rakaia Bridge spans across the Rakaia River with a total length of 1,756 meters, consisting of 144 spans made of reinforced concrete.
Construction of the current Rakaia Bridge began in March 1937 and concluded in March 1939, replacing an earlier combined road and rail structure from 1873.
The bridge structure represents a period of major infrastructure development in New Zealand, connecting communities across the Canterbury Region.
The bridge carries State Highway 1 traffic with two lanes, supporting over 13,000 vehicles daily across the Rakaia River.
This structure holds the distinction of being the longest road bridge in the Southern Hemisphere, measuring 1,756 meters in total length.
Inception: 1873
GPS coordinates: -43.74400,172.03800
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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