Tharwa Bridge
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Tharwa Bridge is a four span Allan truss bridge that provides a high-level crossing point across the Murrumbidgee River, allowing traffic between Canberra and Tharwa village. It is the oldest surviving bridge in the Australian Capital Territory.
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Tharwa Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 35.508579°S 149.070539°E / -35.508579; 149.070539 |
Carries | Tharwa Drive |
Crosses | Murrimbidgee River |
Characteristics | |
Design | Allan truss |
Material | Timber |
Total length | 598 feet (182 m) |
Width | 15 feet (4.6 m) |
No. of spans | 4 |
Piers in water | 2 |
Load limit | 5 tonnes |
No. of lanes | 1 |
History | |
Designer | Percy Allan |
Constructed by | McClure Bros |
Inaugurated | 27 March 1895[1][2] |
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