Kopu Bridge, Road bridge in Thames-Coromandel District, New Zealand.
The Kopu Bridge spans 463 meters across the Waihou River, connecting the Hauraki Plains with the Coromandel Peninsula through a single-lane structure.
Built in 1928 after extensive location debates, this bridge emerged as the first crossing point over the Waihou River under Prime Minister Gordon Coates administration.
The structure stands near traditional Maori settlements of Ngati Maru iwi, marking a transition point between European development and indigenous territories.
The bridge accommodates approximately 9,000 vehicles daily, making it the most frequented single-lane bridge within New Zealand's state highway network.
The bridge incorporates 23 spans and maintains its original manual swing mechanism, designed to allow river vessels passage through the waterway.
Location: Thames-Coromandel District
Location: Hauraki District
Inception: 1928
GPS coordinates: -37.19078,175.56195
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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