Iron Cove Bridge

Iron Cove Bridge
The heritage-listed truss Iron Cove Bridge, pictured in 2006
Coordinates33°51′32″S 151°09′44″E / 33.858905°S 151.162254°E / -33.858905; 151.162254
CarriesVictoria Road
CrossesIron Cove
LocaleCity of Canada Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
BeginsDrummoyne (west)
EndsRozelle (east)
Other name(s)RTA Bridge No. 65
OwnerTransport for NSW
Characteristics
DesignPratt truss bridge
MaterialSteel
Trough constructionReinforced concrete
Total length461.26 metres (1,513 ft)
Width13.7 metres (45 ft)
Longest span52 metres (171 ft)
No. of spans11: 4 approach; 7 bridge
Clearance below12 metres (39 ft)
History
DesignerLaurie Challis
Contracted lead designerNSW Department of Main Roads
Fabrication byClyde Engineering Co. Ltd
Construction start1947
OpenedJuly 1955 (1955-07)
ReplacesIron Cove Bridge (1882–1955)
Official nameIron Cove Bridge; RTA Bridge No. 65
TypeState heritage (built)
Designated21 July 2003
Reference no.s.170
TypeRoad Bridge
CategoryTransport – Land
Location
Map
References
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The Iron Cove Bridge is a heritage-listed road bridge that carries Victoria Road (A40) across Iron Cove, between the Sydney suburbs of Drummoyne and Rozelle. Iron Cove is an arm of Sydney Harbour (Port Jackson).

  1. ^ "Bridge Ahoy! Iron Cove Bridge". Bridge Ahoy!. Information and Cultural Exchange. 2014. Archived from the original on 12 July 2015. Retrieved 12 July 2015. Bridge Ahoy! A Curated tour of the Bridges of Sydney Harbour. Created for Sydney Architecture Festival 2014 by Information and Cultural Exchange. Supported By Roads and Maritime Services