Richmond Bridge, Tasmania
- Richmond Bridge, Tasmania
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crosses=Coal River
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length=41m (135ft)
width=7.2m (25ft)
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long= The Richmond Bridge is a heritage listed arch bridge located on the B31 ("Convict Trail") in Richmond, 25 kilometres (15.5 mi) north of Hobart in Tasmania, Australia. It is the oldest bridge still in use in Australia.
History
The foundation stone for the Richmond Bridge was laid on 11th December 1823 and construction continued using convict labour until completion in 1825. The bridge was originally named Bigge's Bridge after Royal Commissioner, John Thomas Bigge, who recognised the need for the bridge in 1820.
In 2005, the bridge was recognised as an outstanding historic place and added to the Australian National Heritage List.
Construction
The Richmond Bridge is constructed of sandstone quarried from Butchers Hill, hauled to the construction site by convicts using hand carts. It consists of four main arches, of span 4.3, 8.1, 8.3, 8.5, 8.3 and 4.1 metres (14.1, 26.6, 27.2, 27.9, 27.2, and 13.5 ft) respectively, which spring from sloping fins with angular leading edges aligned with the flow of the river.
External links
* [http://www.discovertasmania.com.au/home/index.cfm?SiteID=429 Discover Tasmania Website] , Accessed May 2006.
* [http://www.tco.asn.au/oac/local_attractions.cgi?oacID=55 Tasmanian Communities Online] , Accessed May 2006.
* [http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/places/national/richmond/index.html Australian National Heritage listing for Richmond Bridge] , last accessed 9 July 2008.
* Australian Government - Department of Environment and Heritage, " [http://www.deh.gov.au/minister/env/2005/mr25nov05.html Historic Richmond Bridge a National Heritage jewel] ", Press Release, 2005.
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