Victoria Bridge, Launceston

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Victoria Bridge, Launceston
Victoria Bridge in March 2015
Coordinates41°25′51″S 147°08′21″E / 41.4308°S 147.1391°E / -41.4308; 147.1391
CarriesTamar Street
CrossesNorth Esk River
LocaleLaunceston, Tasmania
OwnerDepartment of State Growth
Characteristics
No. of lanes4
History
Constructed byPublic Works Department
Opened31 July 1966
Location
Map
Interactive map of Victoria Bridge, Launceston

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

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  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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