Albert Bridge, Brisbane

Albert Bridge is a railway bridge crossing the Brisbane River between Indooroopilly and Chelmer stations, built from two steel truss structures. A footway along the upstream side allows pedestrians to walk across while trains continue to use the main tracks.

The bridge was constructed between 1894 and 1895 to replace an earlier structure destroyed by flood waters. It became a vital link in Queensland's rail network and continues to operate today.

The bridge carries the name of Prince Albert and represents early Australian engineering ambition in steel construction. Visitors crossing it can observe how people and trains have shared this passage for generations.

The pedestrian footway on the upstream side is open to walkers and offers a safe passage alongside active train traffic. Expect noise and vibration when trains pass through during operating hours.

At its completion in 1895, this structure with its 104-meter span was the largest locally manufactured steel truss bridge in Australia at that time. This achievement shows how advanced Australian metalworking had become in the 1890s.