William Jolly Bridge

The William Jolly Bridge extends 500 meters across the Brisbane River, featuring three concrete arches that each measure 72 meters in length.

The bridge opened in 1932 during the Great Depression as one of the first major projects following the formation of Greater Brisbane in 1925.

The structure stands at a traditional river crossing point used by Aboriginal tribes and early European settlers before the construction of modern infrastructure.

Four traffic lanes and two pedestrian paths facilitate the movement of 42,000 vehicles daily between North Quay and Grey Street in South Brisbane.

The bridge incorporates the Sand Island construction method, which created artificial islands for precise placement of concrete support structures.

Location: Queensland

Official opening: March 30, 1932

GPS coordinates: -27.46879,153.01547

Latest update: May 11, 2025 21:35