Boyerine Bridge

Statement of Significance

The site is significant for its association with the development of transport and
communication.

Physical Description

The bridge is part of the Great Southern Highway and it crosses the Boyerine Creek (one
of the major tributaries of the Beaufort River) just S W of the Boyerine Siding.

The original bridge site appears to be some 10 metres upstream with approach
foundations being still visible. It was narrow (one vehicle width) with wooden railings.

History

Before the advent of the motor vehicle, horse trucks crossed the Boyerine Creek in a
number of places.

The construction of the railway in the late 1880's provided an avenue alongside it for the
future development of tracks (& later roads). The positioning of a railway siding at
Boyerine meant that a crossing had to be found across the Boyerine Creek to allow
settlers in the west access to the new facility. To avoid the low lying and wet areas south
of the Boyerine Siding, plans for the new road were made to leave the immediate vicinity
of the railway, cross the Boyerine Pool and link to Katanning on the west of the Great
Southern Railway. Later with increased and faster traffic the sharp 'S' bend of the bridge
crossing on the Great Southern Highway was reduced by constructing a new bridge
slightly downstream.

Integrity/Authenticity

Original Materials: Most
Modifications: Some

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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