Burnett Bridge, Heritage road bridge in Bundaberg, Australia
Burnett Bridge is a road crossing over the Burnett River in Bundaberg stretching more than 400 meters. It consists of eight metal truss spans supported by cylindrical piers and concrete abutments.
The bridge was built between 1898 and 1900 when Bundaberg's sugar boom made replacing older timber structures necessary. The new metal construction could handle the increased traffic flow.
The bridge connects lands traditionally belonging to Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, and Taribelang Bunda Aboriginal peoples. This crossing remains important to local communities today.
The bridge has a weight limit and a relatively narrow roadway of about 7 meters with additional space for pedestrians and cyclists. Users should be aware of the tight conditions and proceed carefully.
This is one of the longest still-operating metal truss bridges from the 19th century in Australia and displays design elements in the Tuscan style. The classical columns give the structure an elegant, historical appearance.
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