Table of Contents
- 1 How long is Fig Tree bridge?
- 2 How tall is Fig Tree bridge?
- 3 Where is Fig Tree bridge?
- 4 When was Tarban Creek Bridge built?
- 5 How big is the Lane Cove River?
- 6 How many bridges cross Sydney Harbour?
- 7 Can you swim in Lane Cove River?
- 8 How long is Lane Cove River?
- 9 When was the Fig Tree Bridge in Sydney built?
- 10 Where is the Fig Tree Bridge in Hunters Hill?
How long is Fig Tree bridge?
The Gladesville Bridge is located midway along Victoria Road, 8km from the CBD, crossing the Parramatta River….
| Gladesville Bridge Info | Freeway Info |
|---|---|
| Length (arch span): 330m (1000 feet) | Length: 2.5km |
| Route numbers: A40 (2013-) | Route numbers: A40 (2013-) |
How tall is Fig Tree bridge?
| Fig Tree Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Material | Concrete |
| Clearance above | 9.1 metres (30 ft) at mean high water |
| History | |
| Construction end | September 1963 |
Where is Fig Tree bridge?
Hunters Hill
Fig Tree Bridge/Location
What type of bridge is the Fig Tree bridge?
Girder bridge
Fig Tree Bridge/Bridge type
How tall is Gladesville Bridge?
Gladesville Bridge
| Gladesville Bridge (current bridge) | |
|---|---|
| Height | 45 metres (148 ft) |
| Longest span | 305 metres (1,001 ft) |
| History | |
| Architect | Anthony Gee G. Maunsell & Partners Eugène Freyssinet |
When was Tarban Creek Bridge built?
December 1965
Tarban Creek Bridge/Opened
Opened in December 1965, the Tarban Creek Bridge formed a “missing link” between the existing Gladesville and Fig Tree Bridges.
How big is the Lane Cove River?
15 km
| Lane Cove River | |
|---|---|
| Length | 15 km (9.3 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Parramatta River catchment, Sydney Basin |
| Tributaries |
How many bridges cross Sydney Harbour?
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Port Jackson Bay/Bridges
How old is the arch bridge?
Possibly the oldest existing arch bridge is the Mycenaean Arkadiko Bridge in Greece from about 1300 BC. The stone corbel arch bridge is still used by the local populace. The well-preserved Hellenistic Eleutherna Bridge has a triangular corbel arch. The 4th century BC Rhodes Footbridge rests on an early voussoir arch.
How high is Pyrmont bridge?
| Pyrmont Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Total length | 369 metres (1,211 ft) |
| No. of spans | 14 |
| Clearance above | 6.5 metres (21 ft) |
| History |
Can you swim in Lane Cove River?
Due to snags, cold deep water and poor water quality after rain, swimming in Lane Cove River is not advised.
How long is Lane Cove River?
9.3 mi
Lane Cove River/Length
When was the Fig Tree Bridge in Sydney built?
The bridge replaced the original Fig Tree Bridge, an iron truss swing bridge the site of which is located directly adjacent to the current bridge. The original bridge was opened in 1885, and formed part of the first project to provide a fixed crossing of Sydney Harbour.
What kind of bridge is Fig Tree Bridge?
The concrete girder bridge carries motor vehicles, and a grade-separated footpath and cycleway. The bridge replaced the original Fig Tree Bridge, an iron truss swing bridge the site of which is located directly adjacent to the current bridge.
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Where is the Fig Tree Bridge in Hunters Hill?
The earlier Fig Tree Bridge was located about 50 metres (160 ft) to the west of the new bridge. Its southern abutment, which still exists, has a viewing platform accessible from the end of Joubert Street, Hunters Hill. The wheel that once operated the opening span stands in memorial.