Hornibrook Bridge, Heritage footbridge between Brighton and Clontarf, Australia
Hornibrook Bridge is a timber and concrete pedestrian bridge crossing Bramble Bay between Brighton and the Redcliffe Peninsula, featuring Art Deco gateways at each end. The structure stretches roughly 2.7 kilometers over water and now serves only walkers and cyclists.
Construction finished in 1935, providing jobs during the Great Depression and later serving as a military route in World War II. The bridge closed to vehicle traffic in 1979 and became exclusively for pedestrians and cyclists.
The bridge connects two coastal communities that were once separated by water, shaping how people moved between them for generations. Today, walkers experience the same passage that transformed these neighborhoods into a connected region.
The walkway is easy to cross with good views of the bay and marine life throughout the journey. Check local conditions before visiting, as weather and tides can affect your experience on the bridge.
Local residents call it "Humpity Bump" because of its bumpy riding surface, and during high tides waves crash over the structure. This raw connection to the sea is part of what makes the crossing memorable.
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