Paringa Bridge, Steel bridge in Paringa, Australia.
Paringa Bridge is a steel bridge spanning across the Murray River with three Pratt truss spans and plate girder sections at both ends. The structure includes a central lift span that opens when needed to allow river traffic to pass through.
South Australian Railways designed and opened this bridge in 1927 to serve both rail and road traffic across the river. After railway tracks were removed in 1986, the structure was adapted to serve road users only.
The bridge serves as a vital connection for the agricultural regions nearby, moving crops like almonds, citrus fruits and grapes across the river regularly. It remains important to the communities on both sides who depend on it daily.
You can walk or drive across the bridge with ease, as the shared path accommodates both pedestrians and vehicles comfortably. Note that the central lift mechanism opens twice daily for river traffic, during which crossing is temporarily not available.
The central lift span rises about 9 meters (30 feet) in around 90 seconds to allow larger river boats to pass underneath, creating a memorable sight if you time your visit right. This mechanical feature has been part of the structure since it opened in 1927 and still functions reliably today.
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