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26-NOV-2012

McKillops Bridge by Dennis

McKillops Bridge is a road and live-stock bridge across the iconic Snowy River in a remote part of the Snowy River National Park.The bridge was built in two stages between 1931-36, during which its height was raised after the original bridge superstructure was washed away in record floods of January 1934, prior to its original official opening.
Its deck is 255 metres long and the bridge and regarded as one of the standing wonders of Australian road-bridge engineering.


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Shirley Haden05-Dec-2012 20:23
Hi Dennis, I like that you included the story about the bridge. Now when I look at the photo I imagine the past, and the cattle drives that crossed it. We have a wooden bridge somewhere near here, just a short one that arches steeply to go over train rails. I thought it was great as they are few and far between. This one is huge next to it. What a great bridge this is, crossing the Snowy River.
Brad 05-Dec-2012 01:39
Well I can't thing of another pic that draws you in like this one
Guest 03-Dec-2012 23:32
Great story, and great shot. You made it look at least a mile long @11mm :-)

Goffen
Michael Ramsay03-Dec-2012 22:12
Great history lesson, amazing and I wonder how many trees it took to build. Wonderful sky
Guest 02-Dec-2012 20:34
Love the graphic quality of this!

Frank
kleivis01-Dec-2012 20:44
Interesting story - it's build at about the same time as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Fransisco. Looks very solid build.