Parramatta River railway bridge, Meadowbank

The Parramatta River railway bridge is a double track lattice girder structure connecting Meadowbank and Rhodes with separate paths for trains and bicycles. The span carries traffic across both river banks with its metal framework supporting multiple transport modes.

The bridge was constructed in 1886 following John Whitton's design and originally served as the railway crossing over the river. In 1980, a new parallel structure took over the train traffic, allowing the original bridge to be repurposed for pedestrians and cyclists.

The transformation from railway to cycling path shows how Australian transport and community needs have changed over generations. Today, cyclists and walkers use this route daily as part of their everyday lives.

Cyclists and pedestrians can access the bridge daily and connect with an extensive network of paths leading toward Sydney Olympic Park and Parramatta CBD. The route offers good connections for people traveling between these areas.

This structure ranks among the largest double track lattice girder bridges that England manufactured and shipped to Australia during the 1800s. Its metal framework displays the engineering techniques of that era, crafted by British specialists.