Indooroopilly Railway Bridge

Indooroopilly Railway Bridge is a railway structure crossing the Brisbane River in Queensland, measuring approximately 200 meters in length. The construction comprises two equal spans supported by a central pier in the middle of the river.

Construction took place between 1955 and 1957 as part of an expansion project to increase capacity on the railway line toward Ipswich. Its completion allowed more trains to serve the growing region.

The bridge connects residential areas on either side of the river, serving as a vital passageway for commuters traveling to and from the Brisbane business district each day.

The structure undergoes regular maintenance, with work through 2025 involving replacement of wooden components with composite materials to improve stability. Visitors should know that train traffic is active and the bridge is not freely accessible during normal operating hours.

The project used unconventional engineering techniques, including bulldozers and an old ship to support the structure during construction. These improvised methods reflect the resourcefulness of the builders in the 1950s.

Location: Queensland

Official opening: 1957

GPS coordinates: -27.50600,152.97400

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:23