Peats Ferry Bridge, Steel bridge over Hawkesbury River, New South Wales, Australia
Peats Ferry Bridge is a steel structure spanning across the Hawkesbury River with two main sections and multiple approach spans connecting both banks. The roadway is approximately 11 meters wide and serves as a secondary route linking communities on either side of the river.
Construction finished in 1945 and replaced a ferry operation that had been running since 1847 at this crossing. The bridge provided a direct land route after rail transport had already arrived in the region years before.
The bridge takes its name from the ferry service that once crossed the river at this location before the road connection was built. Visitors can observe how this crossing point shapes connections between communities and notice the role infrastructure plays in local life.
The bridge operates with one lane in each direction and connects local communities to the Pacific Motorway. Access is straightforward as it functions as a key connector route for the region.
During construction the caisson pier was driven to a depth of approximately 75 meters below water level, nearly matching the world record for bridge foundation depth at that time. This engineering effort demonstrates the technical challenges faced in crossing this wide river.
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