Wambool old-rail truss overbridges facts for kids
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Heritage boundaries with both bridges marked in red
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| 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 | RailCorp |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Pratt truss |
| Material | Steel |
| Pier construction | Brick |
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| Number of spans | One span for each bridge |
| History | |
| Construction end | 1896 |
| Official name: Wambool old-rail truss overbridges | |
| Type: | State heritage (built) |
| Designated: | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference #: | 1065 |
| Type: | Road Bridge |
| Category: | Transport - Land |
The Wambool old-rail truss overbridges are two special bridges in Wambool, Australia. They are on the Main Western railway line. These bridges were built in 1896. They are owned by RailCorp, which is a company that manages railways in New South Wales. These bridges are important because they are listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register. This means they are protected because of their history.
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Building the Wambool Bridges
These bridges were built in 1896. At first, the railway line under them only had one track. However, the bridges were made wide enough for a second track to be added later. This second track was put in place in 1916.
What the Wambool Bridges Look Like
There are two of these special bridges near Wambool. They are called "overbridges" because they carry roads over the railway line.
- One bridge is about 218 kilometres (135 miles) from Central Station in Sydney. It carries Wambool Road. This bridge is 24 metres (80 feet) long.
- The other bridge is about 220 kilometres (137 miles) from Central Station. It carries Tarana-O'Connell Road. This bridge is 15 metres (49 feet) long.
Both bridges are made of strong steel. The parts that support the bridges, called abutments, are made of brick. The bridges use a special design called a Pratt truss. This design uses triangles to make the bridge very strong.
How Strong Are the Bridges?
As of 2006, both bridges were in good physical condition. This means they are still strong and working well after many years.
Why These Bridges Are Important
These two bridges are great examples of how bridges were built a long time ago. They were constructed in 1896. They show two main ways bridges were made back then: using steel and using brick.
The Wambool old-rail truss overbridges are listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register. They were added to this list on April 2, 1999.
Unique Bridges in New South Wales
These two bridges are very special. They are the only two "old-rail Pratt truss overbridges" in all of New South Wales. This makes them rare and important parts of the state's history.
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Heritage boundaries with both bridges marked in red
