Kennedy Bridge, Bundaberg, Heritage road bridge in Bundaberg, Australia
Description
Kennedy Bridge is a metal road bridge crossing Saltwater Creek in Bundaberg. It measures about 49 meters long and 7 meters wide, and was built to improve traffic flow through the growing town.
History
The bridge was completed in 1899 and replaced earlier wooden structures spanning the same creek. It arose from the need to support the town's growing sugar industry.
Culture
The bridge displays classical architecture in its concrete pylons, reflecting late 19th century design choices. Walking across it shows how engineers of that era combined practical engineering with formal aesthetics.
Practical
The bridge carries two lanes of vehicle traffic on Bourbong Street and has a separate pedestrian pathway on its southern side. Pedestrians can safely walk on the dedicated path while vehicles use the roadway.
Did you know?
The roadway is made from steel trough plates filled with concrete and covered with a tarred surface. This construction method was innovative in the 1890s and shows the experimental iron-building techniques of that era.
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