Burwood rail underbridge

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Burwood rail underbridge
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Part of the underbridge, pictured top of image, August 2007
Coordinates 33°52′38″S151°06′14″E / 33.8771°S 151.1038°E / -33.8771; 151.1038 Coordinates: 33°52′38″S151°06′14″E / 33.8771°S 151.1038°E / -33.8771; 151.1038
CarriesBurwood Road
Crosses
Locale Burwood, Municipality of Burwood, New South Wales, Australia
Owner RailCorp
Characteristics
DesignTriple-plate web girder underbridge
MaterialWrought iron and steel
Trough constructionConcrete
No. of spans1
Rail characteristics
No. of tracks 6
Track gauge 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
History
Constructed byJohn Ahern
Construction start1892
Construction end1926
Official nameBurwood rail underbridge
TypeState heritage (built)
Designated2 April 1999
Reference no.1030
TypeRailway Bridge/ Viaduct
CategoryTransport - Rail
BuildersJohn Ahern
Location
Burwood rail underbridge

The Burwood rail underbridge is a heritage-listed railway underbridge located on the Main Southern and Main Western railway lines in the Sydney suburb of Burwood, in the Municipality of Burwood local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The triple-girder underbridge spans Burwood Road. The railway bridge was built from 1892 to 1926 by John Ahern. The property is owned by RailCorp, an agency of the Government of New South Wales. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. [1]

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History

Description

The Burwood rail underbridge is a single-span 21.9-metre (72 ft) metal, half-through plate web girder. It carries the double Main Suburban line (middle two of the six tracks) on a three-girder arrangement - outer girder, down suburban, inner girder, up suburban, outer girder. The term "metal" has been used to draw attention to the fact that the outer girders were part of an 1892 wrought iron bridge whereas the 1926 inner girder is steel. The cross girders carry a concrete deck supporting ballasted tracks. On the north side of the Up outer girder is the makers plate - John Ahern 1892 Govt Contract. [2] [1]

Condition

As at 27 March 2006, the physical condition is good. [1]

Heritage listing

As at 27 March 2006, The Burwood rail underbridge is an example of triple-girder bridge. Constructed as a plate web girder bridge, it is a major example of a main line bridge. [1]

Burwood rail underbridge was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999 having satisfied the following criteria. [1]

The place is important in demonstrating the course, or pattern, of cultural or natural history in New South Wales.

The Maker's Plate on the triple-girder plate web girder bridge over Burwood Road is historically rare. [1]

The place possesses uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of the cultural or natural history of New South Wales.

Triple-girder bridges are relatively rare, there being two others on this rail corridor (located at Burren Street, Macdonaldtown and Old Canterbury Road, Lewisham) and another just past Strathfield over Powells Creek. The oldest triple-girder plate web girder bridge is the 1879 wrought iron structure over Ultimo Road, originally built for the double-track goods line to Darling Harbour now giving single-track access to the Powerhouse Museum. [1]

The place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a class of cultural or natural places/environments in New South Wales.

Plate web girders are a common, basic railway bridge usually with only two parallel girders, be they single or double track bridges. The Burwood rail underbridge represents the triple-girder type. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Burwood rail underbridge". New South Wales State Heritage Register . Office of Environment & Heritage. H01030. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  2. ↑ Rail Infrastructure s170 Register

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