This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

1936: Walter Taylor

Indooroopilly and Chelmer, Queensland, Australia - Brisbane River
Bridgemeister ID:449 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1936
Name:Walter Taylor
Location:Indooroopilly and Chelmer, Queensland, Australia
Crossing:Brisbane River
Coordinates:27.505467 S 152.9737 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ, STC
Use:Vehicular
Status:In use (last checked: 2015)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 182.9 meters (600.1 feet)

Notes:

  • Hybrid truss-suspension where truss rises up to meet main cables.
  • Two-year refurbishment started, late 2007, to replace and strengthen joints along the cables and deck truss.

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