Captain Cook Bridge, New South Wales

The Captain Cook Bridge spans 506 meters across the Georges River with three traffic lanes in each direction and separate paths for cyclists and pedestrians.

The bridge replaced a ferry service that operated between Sans Souci and Taren Point from 1911, followed by a vehicular punt service established in 1916.

The structure bears the name of British explorer Captain James Cook, who landed at nearby Kurnell during his Endeavour voyage in April 1770.

The bridge maintains a speed limit of 80 kilometers per hour and accommodates more than 30,000 vehicles crossing between St George area and Sutherland Shire daily.

The bridge foundations extend 67 meters below water level to reach the sandstone base, making it a substantial engineering achievement in Australian infrastructure.

Location: New South Wales

Made from material: concrete

GPS coordinates: -34.00794,151.12761

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45