This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1880: Fitzroy
Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia - Fitzroy River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 416 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1880 |
| Name: | Fitzroy |
| Location: | Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia |
| Crossing: | Fitzroy River |
| Principals: | F. J. Byerley, Owen Jones |
| References: | AAJ, STC |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Demolished, 1956 |
| Main Cables: | Chain (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 6 |
| Main Spans: | 4 x 70.7 meters (232 feet) |
| Side Spans: | 2 x 26.5 meters (86.9 feet) |
| Deck width: | 21 feet |
Notes:
- Damaged during flood, 1890. Repaired, 1891.
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