A few from the block (no dogs) (D/U Warning ~500k)
Posted:
Sat Nov 12, 2005 9:52 pmby blinkblink
Took a drive up to the block today. Sorry, I lied about no dogs.
A view over the vally.
A bridge not too far.
A bridge a bit closer
Anya
Posted:
Sat Nov 12, 2005 10:23 pmby christiand
Hi,
great bridge you've got there and great photos.
Two lanes seperated through a steel barrier, each covered by
a steel arch ?
Where is that bridge ?
Cheers,
CD
Posted:
Sat Nov 12, 2005 10:38 pmby blinkblink
The bridge is crossing the Campaspe River at Redesdale, Victoria. It's about 100ks north west of Melbourne between Kyneton and Heathcote.
You've got the construction correct. The story of the bridge is that it was originally destined to cross the Yarra River in Melbourne. The bridge was made in England and was in two parts. It was shipped over on two separate ships. Unfortunately, one sank so the bridge was no longer long enough to cross the Yarra. They searched for a river that the bridge would fit and the Campaspe was it.
The bridge was errected in 1867 when there was a fair bit of money round these parts due to the gold rush.
That was your history lesson for today children.
Chris