Hawkesbury River Railway Bridge
CountryAustralia
Year Built1889
Total Length830 m
TypeArch
About Hawkesbury River Railway Bridge
One of the earliest major steel bridges in Australia. Replaced in 1946 due to deterioration. The replacement uses steel from the original bridge melted down. Critical rail link between Sydney and Newcastle.
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