George Chaffey Bridge, Toll bridge in Mildura, Australia.
George Chaffey Bridge crosses the Murray River using nine concrete spans supported by five piers in the water, linking Buronga and Mildura on opposite banks. The roadway carries the Sturt Highway with substantial approach roads extending on both sides of the state border.
This bridge was built in the 1980s to replace an earlier structure from the 1920s that served the same crossing. The new construction was part of a major road improvement initiative across Australia during that decade.
The bridge takes its name from the Canadian engineer George Chaffey, who brought irrigation techniques to the region and transformed it into an agricultural zone. His legacy remains visible in how the area developed around water management and farming.
This crossing is part of the Sturt Highway and handles daily traffic between the two states, with toll booths at the entrances. It is best crossed during quieter times when traffic moves more freely.
Parts of the earlier bridge, including two steel structures and the original lift mechanism, have been preserved at a local marina where visitors can see them. These remnants tell the story of how the crossing looked in earlier times.
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