Birkenhead Bridge - Wikipedia
The Birkenhead Bridge is a bascule bridge in Adelaide, Australia that crosses the Port River. In February 1938, the Government of South Australia awarded a contract to Adelaide Construction to build a bridge across the Port River from Birkenhead to Port Adelaide, with Perry Engineering contracted to supply the steelwork. [1]
Birkenhead Bridge - History Hub
Opened in 1940, the Birkenhead Bridge connects Port Adelaide’s downtown with the suburb of Birkenhead. From 1840 until the span was constructed, transit across the Port River’s Gawler Reach was plied by oar-driven and motorised ferries.
Birkenhead Bridge, Port Adelaide - Engineering Heritage Australia
The Birkenhead Bridge connects Port Adelaide with the LeFevre Peninsula. Prior to its opening in 1940 access to the suburb of Birkenhead was by oared and motorised ferries.
Birkenhead, South Australia - Wikipedia
Birkenhead is essentially a residential suburb, with industrial harbourside development on the southern and eastern shores of the suburb. It is notable for the Birkenhead Bridge, which formerly opened on a regular basis so that boats could pass along the Port River. It is also the site of a third Port River crossing, the Port River Expressway.
Port Adelaide's Birkenhead Bridge still moving more than …
2015年9月22日 · The iconic infrastructure that links Port Adelaide to the Lefevre Peninsula— Birkenhead Bridge —is celebrating 75 years. From as early as 1859, the Port Adelaide area was serviced by a hand ...
Birkenhead Bridge - Wikiwand
The Birkenhead Bridge is a bascule bridge in Adelaide, Australia that crosses the Port River.
Birkenhead Bridge facts for kids - Kids encyclopedia
The Birkenhead Bridge is a bascule bridge in Adelaide, Australia that crosses the Port River. In February 1938, the Government of South Australia awarded a contract to Adelaide Construction to build a bridge across the Port River from Birkenhead to Port Adelaide, with Perry Engineering contracted to supply the steelwork.
GMA Garnet and Birkenhead - Australia’s first double-leaf …
The Birkenhead bridge in Adelaide, South Australia is the first operational double-leaf bascule drawbridge in the country. Built in 1940, the 78-year old bridge links Port Adelaide to the Lefevre Peninsula with over 16,000 vehicles travelling on the bridge each day.
Birkenhead bridge - TRID
The birkenhead bridge is a familiar landmark in South Australia's major port, the port of Adelaide, where it services both road and shipping traffic. This stately twin bascule span bridge, the only one of its type in South Australia, crosses the upper reaches of the port river and links the lefevre peninsula with the Adelaide metropolitan area.
Birkenhead Bridge Map - South Australia, Australia - Mapcarta
The Birkenhead Bridge is a bascule bridge in Adelaide, Australia that crosses the Port River. In February 1938, the Government of South Australia awarded a contract to Adelaide Construction to build a bridge across the Port River from Birkenhead to Port Adelaide , with Perry Engineering contracted to supply the steelwork.