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Cobden Railway Bridge
The Cobden Railway Bridge (Bridge 1 Rapahoe) was demolished in mid-2006. The structure crossed the Grey River and had been completed in 1898 as part of the railway north from Greymouth, in New Zealand’s South Island. A span remains in situ on the north bank and a relocated span with interpretation are located on the town side.
Ōhau River Bridge
This single span deck arch bridge was built over the Ōhau River in the South Island’s Mackenzie Country in 1889. The Ōhau River Bridge has a clear span of 36.5 metres and an overall length of 41.5 metres.
Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge
The Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge is an impressive structure which crosses a ravine forged by the Kawarau River, near Gibbston in Central Otago. This important landmark was completed in late 1880, and is an exemplar of the contemporary regional vernacular type of bridge.
Taipo River Bridge Piers
Supporting the bridge crossing the Taipo River on the West Coast, are concrete-filled cast-iron cylinder piers. They were first constructed in 1886, and later modified and incorporated into the current bridge, demonstrating a creative engineering design solution.
Rangitīkei River Bridge at Bulls
The dramatic collapse of the Rangitīkei River Bridge at Bulls in 1973 led to a better understanding of scouring in New Zealand rivers and prompted new design rules.
Alexandra Bridge Piers and Towers
Across the Clutha River at Alexandra are impressive masonry piers, towers, and abutments – the remnants of Alexandra Bridge. This important landmark was constructed between 1879 and 1882, and the former suspension bridge components have withstood the force of the South Island’s longest river for well over a century.
Callender-Hamilton truss bridges
The Callender-Hamilton truss bridge was regarded as the most economical bridge of its time and was created by New Zealander Archibald Milne Hamilton (1898–1972).
Hamilton Rail Bridge
Completed in 1964, Hamilton Rail Bridge, Waikato River, was constructed alongside its late 19th Century predecessor. It was a challenging project because of design parameters and construction restrictions.
Springvale Suspension Bridge
Built between 1923 and 1925, the Springvale Suspension Bridge spans the Rangitikei River, near Inland Patea’s Springvale Station.
Skippers Canyon Suspension Bridge
Constructed between 1898 and 1901, the Skippers Canyon Suspension Bridge spans Central Otago’s Shotover River, providing access to the remote former gold mining settlement of Skippers.
