Local Government
Harvey
Region
South West
Location
South Western Hwy Brunswick Junction
Location Details
-33.251 115.841
Other Name(s)
MRWA 0185
Upper Brunswick River Bridge
Construction Date
Constructed from 1861
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Assessed - Below Threshold | Current | 28 Feb 1997 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Oct 2015 | Category 3 | |
Statement of Significance
• The place has historic value for its association with the development of the district. The construction of the bridge in 1861 at this site enabled easier movement of goods and people. • The place has research and aesthetic value as a good example of a timber bridge built in 1929.
Physical Description
Timber bridge construction supported on timber poles sunk into the river bed. Brunswick Road Bridge (1929, 1963 & 1987) is 9.2 metres wide (excluding footway) and spans the Brunswick River. Designed by E.W. Godfrey it is a four metal girder road bridge on timber piles and was constructed by E. S. Woods for the Public Works Department in 1929. In 1963 the bridge was widened and in 1987 the jarrah bridge deck was overlaid with concrete. An original wooden bridge was constructed on Ommanney Road in 1862.
History
The first timber bridge at Brunswick was constructed in 1861 near Melville Park homestead, west of the current bridge. Its construction twenty years after the first farm 'Alverstoke' was established in the area made a significant difference to the settlers in the region. The current bridge was constructed in 1929 and received a concrete overlay in 2005.
Integrity/Authenticity
Moderate/ High
Condition
Good
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Bridge |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Bridge |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Other | METAL | Other Metal |
| Other | CONCRETE | Other Concrete |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Road transport |
Creation Date
21 Dec 1993Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
24 Apr 2020Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.