New Grafton Bridge

The New Grafton Bridge spans the Clarence River connecting Grafton's central business district with South Grafton in New South Wales. The structure has two levels stacked vertically: the upper deck carries vehicle traffic while the lower level accommodates railway tracks, water infrastructure, and pedestrian pathways.

Construction took place between 1927 and 1932 by engineers from the New South Wales Public Works Department using steelwork manufactured by Clyde Engineering. The official opening in July 1932 was conducted by Sir Isaac Isaacs, Governor-General of Australia, celebrating an important milestone for the region.

The bridge serves as a daily route for residents and visitors moving between the commercial heart and South Grafton, becoming a familiar landmark in the riverside landscape. Its continuous use shapes how the community connects and moves through the area.

You can walk across it as pedestrian paths are available on the lower level while vehicles and trains use the structure. Daytime visits work best when you can clearly see the bridge's structure and the river landscape around it.

Three preserved sections of a 1915 timber viaduct stand in the adjacent parkland, offering a direct glimpse of earlier infrastructure at this site. These wooden sections show how the crossing was engineered before the steel bridge replaced it.

GPS coordinates: -29.69806,152.94222

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:44