Victoria Bridge, Road bridge in Cambridge, Waikato District, New Zealand

Victoria Bridge is a hinged braced arch bridge spanning the Waikato River between Cambridge and Leamington. It measures 462 ft (141 m) in total, with a central arch of 290 ft (88 m), a width of 17 ft (5.2 m), and contains over 330 tons of steel and 20,000 rivets. The three-hinged arch was built by cantilevering from each bank while anchored to concrete pillars made with Te Kuiti limestone and Cambridge sand.

Construction took place in 1907 when parts came from an American factory and were put together on site under local supervision. This project showed how New Zealand was adopting modern building methods from overseas at that time.

The bridge's opening on 21 December 1907 drew crowds, streamers and the town band, and the Governor, Lord Plunket, arrived by special train from Auckland with an army escort through the streets. The structure is also known as the High-level Bridge, and its name recalls the earlier Red Bridge, demolished in 1909 once the new crossing was in use.

The bridge carries road traffic and connects Cambridge to surrounding areas, making it an active crossing point you can walk or drive across. A concrete surface provides good access for both vehicles and pedestrians throughout the day.

The construction method involved building two half arches from opposite banks and meeting them in the middle, a technique that reduced the need for temporary supports during assembly. This approach meant workers could avoid building scaffolding over the flowing water.