Albert Bridge, Brisbane
Albert Bridge is a heritage-listed railway bridge of steel truss design crossing the Brisbane River between Indooroopilly and Chelmer in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Henry Charles Stanley and built from 1894 to 1895 by John McCormick & Son as a replacement for an earlier bridge lost to flooding in 1893. Both bridges were named in honour of the Prince of Wales, Prince Albert. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.
Albert Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 27.5056°S 152.9737°E |
| Carries | Railway |
| Crosses | Brisbane River |
| Locale | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Official name | Albert Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Steel Truss bridge |
| Total length | 208 metres (682 ft) |
| Longest span | two spans each 103.7 metres (340 ft) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1895 |
| Location | |
| Albert Bridge, Brisbane | |
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Location of Albert Bridge, Brisbane in Queensland | |
| Location | Brisbane River between Indooroopilly and Chelmer, Indooroopilly, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Coordinates | 27.5059°S 152.9739°E |
| Design period | 1870s–1890s (late 19th century) |
| Built | 1894–1895 |
| Architect | Henry Charles Stanley |
Queensland Heritage Register | |
| Official name | Albert Bridge |
| Type | state heritage (built) |
| Designated | 21 October 1992 |
| Reference no. | 600232 |
| Significant period | 1890s (fabric) |
| Significant components | pier/s (bridge), abutments – railway bridge |
| Builders | John McCormick & Son |
The Albert Bridge links Indooroopilly and Chelmer railway station. The structure consists of two steel spans supported by masonry abutments and a central concrete pier that is encased in an iron caisson. A footway was provided on the upstream side.
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