Lamington Bridge

Lamington Bridge is an arch bridge spanning the Mary River in Maryborough with eleven concrete arch sections. It connects Gympie Road in Tinana to Ferry Street and carries both vehicle and foot traffic across the river.

A timber bridge was washed away by floods in 1893, prompting engineer Alfred Barton Brady to design this concrete replacement. It opened in 1896 and marked an important shift in bridge construction methods for the region.

The bridge received its name from Lord Lamington, the Governor of Queensland, and represents an early example of concrete bridge construction in Australia.

The bridge accommodates both vehicles and pedestrians and is easily accessible from either side of the Mary River. You can view the structure from the riverbanks or while crossing it.

Steel reinforcement was incorporated directly into the concrete during construction, making it one of the earliest examples of this technique in Australia. This innovation gave the bridge greater strength and longevity than traditional concrete designs.

Location: Queensland

Official opening: October 30, 1896

Made from material: concrete

GPS coordinates: -25.54450,152.68720

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:20