Horseshoe Bridge
The Horseshoe Bridge in Perth, Western Australia is a traffic bridge that connects the Perth CBD to Northbridge, carrying William Street. It was constructed in 1904 to pass over the Fremantle railway line, with the horseshoe shape designed to fit the approach ramps into a constricted site.
Horseshoe Bridge | |
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Horseshoe Bridge in November 2012 with Perth City Link construction works happening under and adjacent to the bridge | |
| Coordinates | 31°57′03″S 115°51′34″E |
| Carries | William Street |
| Locale | Perth, Western Australia |
Western Australia Heritage Register | |
| Type | State Registered Place |
| Designated | 4 August 1992 |
| Reference no. | 2153 |
| Location | |
Moving across the railway
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McIver Station Underpass 10
Moore Street Pedestrian Crossing 9
King Street 8
Gallery Walk 7
Upper Level Walkway 6
Padbury Walk 5
Yagan Square 4
Barrack Street Bridge 3
Perth Station 2
Horseshoe Bridge 1 Horseshoe Bridge (1) is situated west of Perth Station (2) and Barrack Street Bridge (3). Pedestrians may also pass between the Perth CBD and Northbridge across Yagan Square (4), and between the CBD and Perth Cultural Centre via Padbury Walk (5), Upper Level Walkway (6) and Gallery Walk (7). King Street (8) is further west. | |
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