Yarra Ranges

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Brisbane Hill Road Bridge

Location

Warburton Highway to Dammans Road, Warburton VIC 3799 - Property No S04738

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Statement of Significance

The Brisbane Hill Road Bridge, constructed by the Country Roads Board in 1936 to replace an early 1900s bridge washed away in the December 1934 floods, has high local significance as an important district bridge located in the centre of the Warburton Township.

Description

The Brisbane Hill Road Bridge is a landmark within Warburton township. The bridge is a steel-framed structure set on concrete pylons, with a timber deck and railings. The steel I shaped beams for the bridge are marked as either BHP or Lanarkshire Co Ltd Scotland. It crosses the Yarra River.

The bridge is a dramatic structure within the township because of its size and dominant steel frame, a contrast to the surrounding forested hills.

Physical Conditions: Excellent

Integrity: Intact


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