Coordinates: 32°45′13″S 151°44′41″E / 32.75369°S 151.74472°E / -32.75369; 151.74472

Fitzgerald Bridge, Raymond Terrace

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Fitzgerald Bridge
Coordinates32°45′13″S 151°44′41″E / 32.75369°S 151.74472°E / -32.75369; 151.74472
CarriesSeaham Road
CrossesWilliams River
BeginsRaymond Terrace
EndsNelsons Plains
Named forRay Fitzgerald
OwnerTransport for NSW
Characteristics
MaterialPrestressed concrete
Total length263 metres
No. of spans5
No. of lanes2
History
DesignerMacDonald, Wagner & Priddle
Constructed byJohn Holland
Opened16 October 1965
ReplacesFerry service
Location
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The Fitzgerald Bridge is a prestressed concrete bridge that carries Seaham Road across the Williams River from Raymond Terrace to Nelsons Plains in New South Wales, Australia.

History

In 1962, the Department of Main Roads commissioned MacDonald, Wagner & Priddle to design a bridge to replace a ferry service that operated from Raymond Terrace to Nelsons Plains, 40 metres upstream.[1] Built by John Holland and named after former Member for Gloucester Ray Fitzgerald, it opened on 16 October 1965.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ Proposed Bridge over Williams River at Raymond Terrace Main Roads June 1962 page 122
  2. ^ The Fitzgerald Bridge at Raymond Terrace Main Roads December 1965 pages 53-55
  3. ^ Progress with Road and Bridge Works Department of Main Roads Annual Report 30 June 1966 page 15

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