Victoria Bridge, Launceston

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Victoria Bridge, Launceston
Victoria Bridge in Launceston March 2015.jpg
Victoria Bridge in March 2015
CarriesTamar Street
Crosses North Esk River
Locale Launceston, Tasmania
Owner Department of State Growth
Characteristics
No. of lanes 4
History
Constructed byPublic Works Department
Opened31 July 1966

The Victoria Bridge in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia carries Tamar Street across the North Esk River.

Also known as the Tamar Street Bridge, the original 500 feet timber bridge opened on 10 January 1899. [1] [2] With the ironwork and bridge piling deteriorating, it closed on 27 September 1965. A replacement concrete bridge was built by the Public Works Department, opening on 31 July 1966. [3]

References

  1. ↑ Launceston Mount Lyell Standard & Strahan Gazette 31 March 1899 page 3
  2. ↑ The Victoria Bridge Glasgow Engineering
  3. ↑ Cooper, Ian (1979). Trolley Buses of Tasmania. Sydney: Australian Electric Traction Association. p. 67. ISBN   0 909459 05 3.

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