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10 Bridges in Greater Melbourne That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Melbourne, Australia including Maribyrnong Viaduct Bridge, Chandler Highway Historic Bridge, Morell Bridge, Kanes Bridge, Fairfield Pipe Bridge, MacRobertson Bridge, St Kilda Street Bridge, Anthony's Cutting Bridge, Maribyrnong River Viaduct, E J Whitten Bridge.
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1. Maribyrnong Viaduct Bridge
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The Maribyrnong Viaduct Bridge began constructiton in 1927. When it was completed in 1929, it was the largest trestle bridge in Australia. The bridge, which is Heritage listed, is 55 metres (180 feet) high, making it the second tallest bridge in the State of Victoria, after the Westgate Bridge. It's just under 400 metres long (1260 feet), which is why locals call it the Quarter Mile Bridge. It's a grand sight, unfortunately it's mainly used for hauling freight these day, though if you are taking the passenger train from Melbourne to Sydney you will get a spectacular view.
2. Chandler Highway Historic Bridge
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Morell Bridge
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
4. Kanes Bridge
5. Fairfield Pipe Bridge
6. MacRobertson Bridge
7. St Kilda Street Bridge
8. Anthony's Cutting Bridge
9. Maribyrnong River Viaduct
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Australia was on the brink of an economic precipice when this bridge was completed. In 1929, the New York Stock Exchange collapsed and when Wall St plummeted, so did the economy of Australia. The bridge is 180 feet (55 meters) tall, and was for many years the tallest bridge in Victoria, and one of the longest trestle bridges in Australia. These days, it's mainly used for freight trains, and also the train to Sydney. This massive bridge is impressive. Locals call it the "quarter mile bridge" because it is 1200 feet (400 metres) long.
10. E J Whitten Bridge
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By 619je - Keysborough, Australia
The E J Whitten Bridge is an impressive sight, soaring high above the Maribyrnong River. It's 54 metres (180 feet) high. Only the Westgate Bridge is taller. It's part of the Western Ring Road, the freeway that carries heavy traffic trhough the West of Melbourne. The bridge was recently widened, a major engineering undertaking. Officially it's called "the M80 Ring Road Upgrade." E J "Ted" Whitten was a local hero, known as "Mr Football." Ted Whitten was a ruck-rover. He almost carried the the Footscray Football Club on his broad back during the lean years when he was captain-coach. Now the AFL is here and the team, known as the Western Bulldogs, is doing well.. It's a pity that Ted Whitten is not here to enjoy it. He died early of prostate cancer. His foundation promotes prostate cancer awareness and research..
