Cooreei Bridge over Williams River

Cooreei Bridge over the Williams River is a road crossing featuring a Dare truss frame made of timber and wrought iron. The structure spans the river with this specific truss design that incorporates multiple levels and supporting beams and continues to serve vehicle traffic today.

The bridge was built in 1905 and replaced an older structure from 1873 that had to be removed. It was designed by engineer W. J. Hanna and constructed by W. Oakes.

The bridge displays a particular construction method using timber and wrought iron that reflects craftsmanship traditions of its era. This building approach shows the technical knowledge and material choices that were common in rural Australian construction of the time.

The bridge is located on Stroud Hill Road and provides vehicles with direct river crossing access. Nearby parking and rest facilities are available for visitors.

The bridge is believed to be possibly the first Dare truss road bridge built in Australia, constructed just one month before the Bendemeer Bridge. This distinction makes it a rare example of early Australian bridge engineering of this particular design type.

Location: New South Wales

GPS coordinates: -32.39700,151.76400

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:45