Wambool old-rail truss overbridges
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Wambool old-rail truss overbridges | |
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 Heritage boundaries with both bridges marked in red | |
| Coordinates | 33°30′07″S 149°44′54″E / 33.5019°S 149.7483°E |
| Crosses | Main Western line |
| Locale | Wambool, Bathurst Region, New South Wales, Australia |
| Owner | Transport Asset Holding Entity |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Pratt truss |
| Material | Steel |
| Pier construction | Brick |
| Longest span |
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| No. of spans | One span for each bridge |
| Rail characteristics | |
| No. of tracks | 2 |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| History | |
| Construction end | 1896 |
| Official name | Wambool old-rail truss overbridges |
| Type | State heritage (built) |
| Designated | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference no. | 1065 |
| Type | Road Bridge |
| Category | Transport – Land |
| Location | |
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The Wambool old-rail truss overbridges are two heritage-listed railway bridges on the Main Western line in Wambool, Bathurst Region, New South Wales, Australia. It was built in 1896. The property is owned by Transport Asset Holding Entity, an agency of the Government of New South Wales. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.[1]
Description
Two old-rail Pratt truss overbridges (vehicular bridges over a rail line) either side of Wambool. One bridge is located approximately 218 kilometres (135 mi) from Central railway station and carries the Wambool Road with a span of 24 metres (80 ft). The other bridge is located approximately 220 kilometres (140 mi) from Central and carries the Tarana-O'Connell Road with a span of 15 metres (49 ft). Both bridges are constructed of steel with brick abutments.[1]
Condition
As at 20 March 2006, the physical condition is good.[1]
