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Monbulk Creek, Belgrave - Selby - Horseshoe Bridge - Bridge No.5
Monbulk Creek, Belgrave - Selby - Horseshoe Bridge - Bridge No.5
The bridge is 85 metres long, 12 metres high at its highest point
and comprises 14 spans of 6 metres, curved to a radius of 20 metres.
The bridge has a tight 3 chain curvature.
It was constructed in 1899, from local, native bush timbers.
Originally the timber decking of 178mm x 102mm and 152mm x 102mm planks, was supported on four timber girders of 483mm x 203mm cross-section,
but these have later been replaced by 508mm x 229mm and 533mm x 229mm timbers.
The piers are timber with 406mm x 178mm half caps.
The oldest beam found was dated to 1914 and, most of the piles to about 1922.
Roadway lowered in 1980s.
The Bridge was extensively repaired by Hardcastle and Richards in 1980 and in 1981.
Photo:
Puffing Bill crossing trestle bridge, Belgrave 1920
Photo by Carl Reinhold Hartmann
http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/105612
[note the picture was reversed and has been flipped to show how the bridge is in reality ]
Postcard Photos courtesy of John Thompson Postcard collection
Photo courtesy of Museum Victoria
Photo courtesy of State library of Victoria
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Postcard Photos courtesy of John Thompson Postcard collection
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Postcard Photos courtesy of John Thompson Postcard collection
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