West Gate Bridge, Cable-stayed road bridge in Melbourne, Australia.
The West Gate Bridge extends 2,582 meters across the Yarra River with eight traffic lanes connecting Melbourne center to western suburbs.
The bridge construction spanned from 1968 to 1978, with a structural collapse in 1970 leading to modifications in engineering standards.
The West Gate Bridge Memorial Park honors 35 workers who lost their lives during construction, making it a place of reflection.
The bridge carries 200,000 vehicles daily, standing 58 meters above water level to allow large cargo ships passage underneath.
The bridge features an orthotropic steel deck design, making it the fifth-longest bridge structure in Australia.
Location: Victoria
Inception: November 15, 1978
Official opening: November 15, 1978
Length: 2,582.4 m
GPS coordinates: -37.82970,144.89800
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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