Parramatta River railway bridge, Meadowbank

The double track lattice girder bridge spans across the Parramatta River, connecting Meadowbank and Rhodes with separate paths for trains and bicycles.

Built in 1886 under John Whitton's design, the bridge operated as a railway crossing until 1980 when a new parallel structure took over train traffic.

The bridge transformation from railway to cycling path represents the shift in Australian transportation methods and community needs over different generations.

Cyclists and pedestrians can access the bridge daily, connecting to an extensive network of paths that lead toward Sydney Olympic Park and Parramatta CBD.

This structure stands as the largest double track lattice girder bridge that England manufactured and exported to Australia during the nineteenth century.

Location: New South Wales

GPS coordinates: -33.82200,151.08900

Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:46