Phillip Island Bridge
Bridge in Victoria, Australia
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Phillip Island Bridge is a cantilever bridge in Victoria, Australia, that connects the Australian mainland with Phillip Island.
Phillip Island Bridge | |
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 Panorama of Phillip Island Bridge | |
| Coordinates | 38°31′07″S 145°21′52″E |
| Carries | Phillip Island Road |
| Crosses | Western Port |
| Locale | Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia |
| Begins | San Remo |
| Ends | Newhaven |
| Owner | VicRoads |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Concrete |
| Total length | 640 metres (2,100 ft) |
| Longest span | 61 metres |
| No. of spans | 19 |
| No. of lanes | 2 |
| History | |
| Constructed by | John Holland |
| Opened | 21 November 1969 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Phillip Island Bridge | |
History
On 29 November 1940, a suspension bridge opened between San Remo, Victoria on the mainland to Newhaven, Victoria on Phillip Island.[1][2] The 540 metre bridge had two lanes but no footpaths, instead having six pedestrian refuges. The main span was 168 metres long. The cables had previously been used on a bridge on Sydney's North Shore. Because of weight restrictions, tourist coaches had to offload their passengers.[3]
In April 1966, a contract was awarded to John Holland for a replacement bridge made from reinforced concrete. It opened on 21 November 1969.[3][4][5]
