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.

Work began on 8 June 1932 and the bridge opened in 1935, built by M.R. Hornibrook's firm as a Depression-era project to end the Redcliffe Peninsula's isolation. A private company ran it and collected tolls at the Clontarf end until 1975. It closed to traffic in 1979 when the Houghton Highway opened, then served walkers and cyclists until its demolition after the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge opened in July 2010.

Locals nicknamed the crossing the "Humpity Bump" for its buckled timber deck, and during king tides waves crashed into the structure and sprayed cars as they passed. Tolls were collected at booths on the Clontarf end until 1975, when the private company's lease ended. The Art Deco concrete portals at each approach were designed by architect John Beebe.

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.

Locals nicknamed the crossing "Humpity Bump" for its buckled road surface. During king tides, waves crashed into and sometimes onto the deck, spraying cars as they drove across.