Burdekin Bridge

Burdekin Bridge is a steel truss bridge that spans the Burdekin River between Ayr and Home Hill along the Bruce Highway in Queensland. The structure consists of several main spans supported by substantial concrete supports anchored deep in the riverbed.

Construction began in the 1940s and was marked by material shortages in the postwar period. Once completed, the bridge became essential to regional transportation links.

The bridge carries the name of the river it crosses and serves as a vital link between two communities in regional Queensland. Locals see it as a fundamental part of daily life and regional identity.

The bridge is accessible to vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists and offers views of the river while crossing. It is best visited during daylight to see the structure and surrounding landscape clearly.

The structure was built on sandy foundations rather than rock as most Australian bridges are. This unusual base required special engineering methods to achieve stability.

Location: Queensland

Inception: 1957

Official opening: June 15, 1957

Made from material: steel

GPS coordinates: -19.64000,147.39444

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:08