Story Bridge, Steel cantilever bridge in Brisbane, Australia
Story Bridge is a steel cantilever bridge in Brisbane that spans 777 meters across the Brisbane River and carries six traffic lanes alongside pedestrian and cycling paths. The structure links northern suburbs with Kangaroo Point to the south, enabling daily crossings for nearly 100,000 vehicles.
Work on the bridge started in 1935 when economic hardship shaped many public projects, and Governor Leslie Wilson opened it to traffic on July 6, 1940. Workshops in Rocklea were built specifically to fabricate the steel components needed for assembly.
The structure bears the name of John Douglas Story, a public servant who advocated for its construction, and now serves as a backdrop for evening light installations during festivals.
The bridge accommodates heavy daily traffic and provides separate pathways for people walking or cycling across the river. Visitors can view the structure from riverside parks or climb organized tours that reach the steel framework above the road deck.
More than a million rivets hold the steel sections together, making it the longest cantilever span in Australia. Engineers had to develop new techniques to join these parts under local conditions.
Location: Queensland
Inception: July 6, 1940
Official opening: July 6, 1940
Length: 777 m
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: -27.46375,153.03570
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:22
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