What is the Burdekin bridge?
Burdekin Bridge
Burdekin River/Bridges
How high is Macrossan bridge?
As of this morning the Bureau of Meteorology put the water at 16.18m; 2.96m above the bridge and falling, however, upstream the river continues to rise.
How old is the Burdekin Bridge?
64c. 1957
Burdekin Bridge/Age
How long is the Burdekin Bridge?
3,619′
Burdekin Bridge/Total length
Burdekin River Bridge Facts The Burdekin River Bridge is only 46m shorter in length than the Sydney Harbour Bridge and comprises 10 main spans (each 250 feet) and 22 approach spans with a total length of approximately 3,620 feet (1,103m).
Are there crocodiles in the Burdekin River?
Burdekin River helicopter pilot Wayne Prichard said there was a large estuarine crocodile population in the Burdekin River between the dam wall and the river mouth. In the Government’s 2009-10 survey, crocodiles ranged from 0.3m to 3.8m.
Is the Burdekin Bridge over?
Are there crocodiles in Charters Towers?
The pristine natural environment around the Charters Towers region will have lovers of nature trekking rugged and unexplored wilderness areas. Like all North Queensland water ways, these areas can be natural environments for crocodiles so be vigilant, be alert.
Can you camp at Burdekin Dam?
Burdekin Dam is the largest dam in Queensland. There are no vessel type restrictions on the dam. Accommodation is available at the Sunwater operated camp ground. The campground has powered and unpowered sites that do not require pre-booking.
Can you swim in the Burdekin River?
It’s not recommended to swim there as the Burdekin River is known to be infested with crocodiles, although most locals do go for a dip.
Are there crocodiles in Burdekin Dam?
Saltwater crocodiles are commonly known to take cattle from the reaches of both Burdekin and Suttor river sections of Lake Dalrymple reaches of the dam.
Is there crocodiles in the Burdekin River?
When did the Burdekin River Bridge get built?
Construction of the Burdekin River Bridge was completed in 1957. The Burdekin River Bridge maintenance and rehabilitation program is the first major structural rehabilitation work undertaken since its construction.
Why is the Burdekin Bridge closed to traffic?
Due to the special construction of the bridge, with steel beams forming a truss over the highway, it is regularly being closed to let pass oversize loads which take both lanes on the narrow bridge. In October 2010 the Burdekin Bridge was recognised as a National Engineering Heritage Landmark.
Which is longer the Sydney Harbour Bridge or the Burdekin Bridge?
Locals share their memories of the iconic Silver Link; a vital pathway bewteen northern and southern Queensland during floods. The Burdekin Bridge is longer than the Sydney Harbour Bridge, took ten years to complete and is built on sand.
Why was the Burdekin Bridge called the Inkerman Bridge?
The flooding of the Burdekin River was a regular cause of disruption. Large amounts of debris floating down the river often became trapped in the bridge structure and the immense weight would cause the bridge rails to buckle and bend. The bridge was officially opened on September 8, 1913 and was known as the Inkerman Bridge.
