Suspension Bridges of New South Wales

This is a list of all 29 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory for New South Wales in Australia. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.

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1891: (pipeline bridge)

Lane Cove North, New South Wales, Australia - Lane Cove River
Bridgemeister ID:2685 (added 2019-05-26)
Year Completed:1891
Name:(pipeline bridge)
Location:Lane Cove North, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Lane Cove River
Coordinates:33.802904 S 151.143883 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Pipeline
Status:Replaced
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Notes:

  • Multi-span pipeline suspension bridge carrying a large water main. Since replaced with a bridge carrying both pedestrians and a large pipeline.

1892: Cammeray

Willoughby, New South Wales, Australia - Long Bay Gully
Bridgemeister ID:421 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1892
Name:Cammeray
Also Known As:North Sydney, Northbridge
Location:Willoughby, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Long Bay Gully
Coordinates:33.816899 S 151.212336 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:PTS2, STC
Use:Vehicular
Status:Only towers remain, since 1939 (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 152.4 meters (500 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 38.1 meters (125 feet)

Notes:

  • Replaced with arch in 1939, but original towers retained. STC says replaced 1937.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1898: Hampden

Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales, Australia - Kangaroo River
Bridgemeister ID:423 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1898
Name:Hampden
Location:Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Kangaroo River
Coordinates:34.727454 S 150.520910 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:E.M. de Burgh
References:AAJ, STC
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 77.1 meters (253 feet)

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1901: Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia - Queanbeyan River
Bridgemeister ID:425 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1901
Name:Queanbeyan
Location:Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Queanbeyan River
Status:Destroyed, 1925
Main Span:1

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1903: Maldon

Picton vicinity, New South Wales, Australia - Nepean River
Bridgemeister ID:427 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1903
Name:Maldon
Location:Picton vicinity, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Nepean River
Coordinates:34.202104 S 150.632321 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:E.M. de Burgh
References:STC
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Derelict (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 68.9 meters (226 feet)

Notes:

  • Timber towers damaged by fire, replaced with steel towers 1939.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1919: Gordon

Gordon, New South Wales, Australia - Stony Creek
Bridgemeister ID:8163 (added 2024-02-03)
Year Completed:1919
Name:Gordon
Location:Gordon, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Stony Creek
Coordinates:33.750472 S 151.156917 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Main Span:1 x 67.1 meters (220 feet)

External Links:

  • 23 Jun 1919 - GORDON SUSPENSION BRIDGE. - Trove. Article from The Sydney Morning Herald dated Monday June 23 1919 titled "Gordon Suspension Bridge" regarding the grand opening of the bridge. The article indicates the bridge was on the alignment of Rosedale Road over Stony Creek.
Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1936: Kindee

Kindee, Ellenborough vicinity, New South Wales, Australia - Hastings River
Bridgemeister ID:1296 (added 2004-03-19)
Year Completed:1936
Name:Kindee
Location:Kindee, Ellenborough vicinity, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Hastings River
Coordinates:31.42233 S 152.47044 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 67.1 meters (220 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 26.8 meters (88 feet)
Characteristics:Braced (trussed) chain/cable,
Hinged cables

Notes:

Photo by Brett Evill

1938: Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia - Queanbeyan River
Bridgemeister ID:454 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1938
Name:Queanbeyan
Location:Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Queanbeyan River
Coordinates:35.35567 S 149.23857 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:


1950: Warragamba Dam

Warragamba, New South Wales, Australia - Warragamba River
Bridgemeister ID:2687 (added 2019-05-26)
Year Completed:1950
Name:Warragamba Dam
Location:Warragamba, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Warragamba River
Coordinates:33.882494 S 150.598102 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Removed, 2005
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Notes:

  • Heavily damaged by brush fire, 2001. Removed 2005 or later.

1998: (footbridge)

Tumut vicinity, New South Wales, Australia
Bridgemeister ID:1676 (added 2005-03-25)
Year Completed:1998
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Tumut vicinity, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates:35.389083 S 148.248133 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Waldren Bridges, Australian Army 21 Construction Regiment Royal Australian Engineers
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2005)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 60.2 meters (197.5 feet)

Notes:

  • A sign at the bridge reads, "The construction of the pedestrian suspension bridge has allowed The Hume and Hovell Walking Track to be re-routed off the Snowy Mountains Highway and Blowering Dam access road onto a now disused section of the old hightway. The bridge was designed by Waldren Bridges Pty Ltd of Yackandandah Victoria and has a span of 60.2 metres. Ironbark timber decking which is supported from two 30mm steel cables. End supports are made from 4 ironbark timber poles 9.3 meters in height. The bridge was constructed by the Australian Army 21 Construction Regiment Royal Australian Engineers as a training program in 7 days."

2014: Glen Willow

Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia - Cudgegong River
Bridgemeister ID:2843 (added 2019-07-06)
Year Completed:2014
Name:Glen Willow
Location:Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Cudgegong River
Coordinates:32.586267 S 149.582181 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

2020: Whitton Malt House

Whitton, New South Wales, Australia
Bridgemeister ID:8420 (added 2024-03-04)
Year Completed:2020
Name:Whitton Malt House
Location:Whitton, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates:34.589583 S 146.165806 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2024)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1
Side Span:1

External Links:

  • Facebook. Images of the bridge under construction. Posted July 8, 2020.

2021: (footbridge)

Guthega vicinity, New South Wales, Australia - Spencer Creek
Bridgemeister ID:5924 (added 2021-06-16)
Year Completed:2021
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Guthega vicinity, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Spencer Creek
At or Near Feature:Snowies Alpine Walk, Kosciuszko National Park
Coordinates:36.399539 S 148.348952 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

Photo by Danny Corcoran

(footbridge)

Dorrigo Mountain, New South Wales, Australia
Bridgemeister ID:3324 (added 2019-12-01)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Dorrigo Mountain, New South Wales, Australia
At or Near Feature:Crystal Shower Falls
Coordinates:30.380666 S 152.729510 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

(footbridge)

Murrurundi, New South Wales, Australia - Pages River
Bridgemeister ID:1338 (added 2004-05-01)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Murrurundi, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Pages River
Coordinates:31.762522 S 150.830908 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2010)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

(footbridge)

Nowra, New South Wales, Australia - Nowra Creek
Bridgemeister ID:5351 (added 2020-11-15)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Nowra, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Nowra Creek
Coordinates:34.874960 S 150.588932 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

(footbridge)

Parsley Bay, Sydney vicinity, New South Wales, Australia - Parsley Bay
Bridgemeister ID:517 (added before 2003)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Parsley Bay, Sydney vicinity, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Parsley Bay
Coordinates:33.8498803 S 151.2758018 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2017)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

External Links:

Photo by Joel Barnes Photo by David Denenberg

(footbridge)

Walcha, New South Wales, Australia - Apsley River
Bridgemeister ID:5556 (added 2020-12-17)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Walcha, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Apsley River
At or Near Feature:Oxley Walking Track
Coordinates:31.050426 S 151.766863 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

(footbridge)

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia - Bell River
Bridgemeister ID:6234 (added 2021-07-17)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Bell River
At or Near Feature:Bell Park
Coordinates:32.553357 S 148.941165 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Closed, 2017 (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1

Notes:

  • 2017: Closed due to safety concerns.
  • 2021: Non-suspension replacement construction expected to start in late 2021.

(suspension bridge)

Warwick Farm, New South Wales, Australia - Georges River
Bridgemeister ID:6236 (added 2021-07-17)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Warwick Farm, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Georges River
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Notes:

  • 1982, iuly 1: Bridge is expected to be demolished soon.

External Links:


Allan

Segenhoe, Scone vicinity, New South Wales, Australia - Pages River
Bridgemeister ID:1402 (added 2004-07-04)
Name:Allan
Location:Segenhoe, Scone vicinity, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Pages River
Coordinates:32.123321 S 150.925866 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2017)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2
Characteristics:Braced (trussed) chain/cable,
Hinged cables

Notes:

Photo by Brett Evill

Moonan Flat

Moonan Flat, New South Wales, Australia - Hunter River
Bridgemeister ID:4714 (added 2020-06-25)
Name:Moonan Flat
Location:Moonan Flat, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Hunter River
Coordinates:31.925329 S 151.237098 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Sometimes referred to as the "Rex Collison" bridge, but that is the name of the adjacent low water road bridge.

Phil Houghton

Kariong, New South Wales, Australia - Piles Creek
Bridgemeister ID:7632 (added 2023-05-27)
Name:Phil Houghton
Location:Kariong, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Piles Creek
At or Near Feature:Piles Creek Loop Track
Coordinates:33.442680 S 151.265750 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1

Bridgemeister ID:7169 (added 2022-06-26)
Name:Swing
Location:Balranald, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Murrumbidgee River
Coordinates:34.642350 S 143.564183 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1

Notes:

  • Completed in 2012 or 2013.

Bridgemeister ID:7413 (added 2022-12-06)
Name:Swinging
Location:Quirindi, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Quirindi Creek
At or Near Feature:Pittsford Street
Coordinates:31.512852 S 150.686212 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Destroyed, 2022
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • 2022: Destroyed by flood.

Thredbo Valley Track

Thredbo, New South Wales, Australia - Thredbo River
Bridgemeister ID:6738 (added 2021-10-23)
Name:Thredbo Valley Track
Location:Thredbo, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Thredbo River
At or Near Feature:Kosciuszko National Park
Coordinates:36.489195 S 148.333436 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1

Notes:

Photo by Danny Corcoran

Thredbo Valley Track

Thredbo, New South Wales, Australia - Thredbo River
Bridgemeister ID:6739 (added 2021-10-23)
Name:Thredbo Valley Track
Location:Thredbo, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Thredbo River
At or Near Feature:Kosciuszko National Park
Coordinates:36.489870 S 148.332086 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

Notes:


Thredbo Valley Track

Thredbo, New South Wales, Australia - Thredbo River
Bridgemeister ID:6740 (added 2021-10-23)
Name:Thredbo Valley Track
Location:Thredbo, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Thredbo River
At or Near Feature:Kosciuszko National Park
Coordinates:36.494634 S 148.323923 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

Notes:


Bridgemeister ID:2630 (added 2019-01-01)
Name:Tuena Creek
Location:Tuena, New South Wales, Australia
Crossing:Tuena Creek
Coordinates:34.017867 S 149.331483 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2016)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1


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