This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

1989: Backwater

East Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia - Clifton Creek
Bridgemeister ID:9141 (added 2025-04-06)
Year Completed:1989
Name:Backwater
Location:East Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia
Crossing:Clifton Creek
At or Near Feature:Howitt Park
Coordinates:37.824250 S 147.640306 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:38 Field Squadron, 7th Field Engineer Regiment
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2024)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1

Notes:

  • 1990, April: The bridge is damaged by a flood.
  • 1991, February: The 38 Field Squadron rebuilds the bridge.

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