Vacy Bridge over Paterson River

The Vacy Bridge extends 64.9 meters across the Paterson River with two spans of 27.4 meters each, supported by wooden trestles and featuring a 4.6-meter-wide single-lane carriageway.

Completed in 1898 for 1,750 Australian pounds, this Allan-type timber truss bridge replaced an earlier structure that burned down in 1896.

The bridge represents a shift in New South Wales engineering practices, incorporating American design concepts into local infrastructure during the late nineteenth century.

The structure maintains good condition as of 2005, demonstrating the effectiveness of timber truss engineering in withstanding long-term use and environmental conditions.

Among only 38 surviving Allan truss bridges from an original 105 constructed in New South Wales, this bridge remains an example of Percy Allan's scientific engineering approach.

Location: New South Wales

GPS coordinates: -32.53800,151.57600

Latest update: April 4, 2025 06:05