Gladesville Bridge

Gladesville Bridge is a road crossing over the Parramatta River supported by a large concrete arch that spans approximately 305 meters. The structure stretches around 579 meters total and carries six traffic lanes along Victoria Road between two riverbanks.

Construction finished in 1964 and the bridge set a world record as the longest single-span concrete arch bridge of its time. The design blended proven arch-building principles with advanced concrete techniques available in that era.

The bridge marks a moment when Australia adopted international engineering expertise and developed its own approach to large-scale construction. Visitors can see how the structure became a symbol of national capability and modern progress.

The bridge is accessible via Victoria Road for cars, pedestrians, and cyclists, connecting Huntleys Point with Drummoyne on either side. The quietest times for crossing are outside rush hours when traffic on the six lanes moves more freely.

Engineers relied on custom computer software during the 1959 planning phase, an uncommon use of digital technology for construction design at that time. This early adoption of computers in engineering marked the bridge as a pioneer in using computational methods.

Location: New South Wales

Location: City of Canada Bay

Inception: October 2, 1964

Official opening: October 2, 1964

Height: 45 m

Length: 579 m

Longest Span: 305 m

Made from material: concrete

GPS coordinates: -33.84217,151.14789

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:24