North Bourke Bridge, Darling River, 1883
Description
Opened on 4 May 1883, this lift bridge was designed by J H Daniels and modified in 1895 and 1903 by E M de Burgh, both Public Works bridge engineers.
Built at the zenith of the River Trade, its construction was begun by David Baillie and completed by McCulloch & Co.
The 1895 modifications led to improved designs for subsequent lift-span bridges.
The bridge is the oldest moveable-span bridge in Australia and is the sole survivor of its type in New South Wales.
It served as a Gateway structure for 114 years before being bypassed in 1997.
Division
Marker Type
- HEM: Historic Engineering Marker (to 2008)