Saltwater Creek Railway Bridge, Railway bridge in Bundaberg, Australia.
Description
The Saltwater Creek Railway Bridge is a railway bridge that crosses Bundaberg Creek in Queensland. It combines a steel plate girder span with timber spans resting on multiple support piers.
History
The bridge was built in 1894 by James Overend as part of a private railway connecting Bundaberg to the Millaquin sugar refinery. The Australian government took over the railway line in 1912.
Culture
The bridge represents Queensland's industrial development, connecting urban centers to agricultural facilities during the expansion of sugar production in the region.
Practical
The structure was reinforced in 1965 with steel girders to support increased loads from modern trains. Visitors can observe the bridge from both sides of the creek for different perspectives.
Did you know?
The bridge relies on screw piles, an advanced late 19th-century engineering method that remains uncommon in Queensland's older structures. This foundation technique allowed the engineers to build a stable structure in soft ground conditions.
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