McKanes Falls Bridge, Heritage road bridge in South Bowenfels, Australia.
McKanes Falls Bridge is a road bridge that spans the valley with two truss sections of 27 meters each, supported by sandstone masonry abutments. The structure displays the typical building approach of this period with solid stone supports at either end.
The bridge was constructed between 1892 and 1893 to meet growing transport needs during the region's agricultural expansion. It was built during a period of intensive rural development in New South Wales.
The structure is recognized by engineers for representing colonial building methods and received a Historic Engineering Marker honoring this achievement. The marker acknowledges the craftsmanship and technical solutions that were typical of this construction era.
The crossing remains in active use as part of the local road system, carrying school buses and regular traffic. Visitors should expect vehicle movement and use caution when exploring the structure.
Of the original 91 McDonald Truss bridges built in New South Wales, only five survive to the present day. This bridge is therefore a rare survivor of this distinctive building method from the late 1800s.
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