Local Government
Williams
Region
Wheatbelt
Williams Rd Quindanning
Quindanning River Bridge - Pinjarra/Williams Road
Bridge No 410
Williams
Wheatbelt
Constructed from 1895, Constructed from 19991
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 30 Jun 2000 | Category 2 | |
Situated on the Williams River near the present Quindanning Hotel. First bridge dated 30/1/1895 set the pattern for this crossing, with a kink in the otherwise straight road to accommodate the 'normal' crossing of the Williams River. (1) No records found of construction date (believed to be 1895, but certainly completed by 1897), cost or builder's name. Bridge configuration was 31/15'0" spans (465' total), 10'6" between kerbs. 2 driven piles/pier (12" min. dia.), 4 stringers/span (12" dia.), 15" dia. fullcaps over peirs, with no corbels. 4" decking. Road was known as Quindanning Road in 1895. Physical remains of bridge in 1996 include the eastern approach embankment, and a few fragments in the river channel. Second bridge dated 1/8/1947 and construction completed in 1948. (2) Specified as a Class 'A' bridge - Max axle load 10 tons. Bridge built just downstream (north) from the old bridge, with an unusual feature being the twisted deck to accommodate the opposite superelevation at each approach. Bridge configuration was 2/19'1", 17/20' spans, 18' between kerbs. 3 driven piles/pier, 4 piles/abutment, 4 stringers/span (19" dia. wandoo), 14"x7" halfcaps. Designed by 'manpowered' engineering staff, the bridge featured 9"x5" longitudinal decking supported on 10"x7" transverse bearers. Road was still known as Quindanning Road in 1947/48. This bridge remains as the basis of the current structure. Major maintenance and construction of a reinforced concrete deck overlay in 1991 saw the superstructure widened from 5.49m to 7.20m between kerbs. (3)
The site of very early crossings of the Williams River in this area. Crossing point (stone ford) established in 1872, approximately 70 metres upstream from the current bridge. This crossing still accessible during summer months. (4) The area is named after the Quindanning Pool on the Williams River just below the bridge, being discovered by Alfred Hillman in January 1835. The name would appear to be derived from the Aboriginal words meaning 'happy times', quinda - happy,, times, hours. The Quindanning townsite was declared on 4 October 1907. (5)
Modifications: Some 1991 Extent of Original Fabric: Most
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Historic site
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| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Road transport |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
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