Edith Cavell Bridge

Edith Cavell Bridge
November 2012 view of the Edith Cavell Bridge over the Shotover River
Coordinates44°59′17.9″S 168°40′18.8″E / 44.988306°S 168.671889°E / -44.988306; 168.671889
Carriesroad traffic
CrossesShotover River
Localenear Queenstown, New Zealand
Named forEdith Cavell
OwnerQueenstown-Lakes District
Heritage statusHeritage New Zealand Category I[1]
ID number4371
Characteristics
DesignParabolic rib arch
MaterialReinforced concrete
No. of spansone
History
DesignerFrederick Furkert
Constructed bySteve Auburn
Construction start1 November 1917
Construction end13 February 1919
Construction cost£8,000
Opened13 February 1919
Location
Map

Edith Cavell Bridge is a bridge over the Shotover River in the Otago region in the South Island of New Zealand that stands at 47.8 metres (157 ft) tall. It is registered by Heritage New Zealand as a Category I heritage structure.

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