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Bacchus Marsh-Gisborne Road Bridge
Bacchus Marsh-Gisborne Road DARLEY, MOORABOOL SHIRE

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Statement of Significance

Surviving elements of the former timber Bacchus Marsh-Gisborne Road bridge, masonry embankments of the present bridge and masonry weir over the Lerderderg River.

The site is of Iocal historical significance for its influence on the development of other places north of here. It has local architectural significance as a representative example of bridge and weir construction technology of its time.

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    • Physical Conditions

      Bacchus Marsh-Gisborne Road Bridge - Physical Conditions

      Very Good. No evidence of abuse.

      Intactness

      Bacchus Marsh-Gisborne Road Bridge - Intactness

      The fabric is relatively substantial.

      SIGNIFICANT INTACT ELEMENTS:

      MATERIALS .

      ENGINEERING STRUCTURE.

      RUIN.

      Physical Description 1

      Bacchus Marsh-Gisborne Road Bridge - Physical Description 1

      Various remnant elements of the former timber road bridge over the Lerderderg River and former weir, as well as masonry embankments of the present bridge. There are three piers from the former bridge consisting of rocks set in concrete. In these remain post holes: one has two holes, the central one has six holes and the eastern one has one hole. The former highway alignment is discernible, south of ref 312. The weir, now breached is constructed of pebble boulders, and the adjoining present bridge's embankments and central pier are constructed of stone rubble.

      Historical Australian Themes

      Bacchus Marsh-Gisborne Road Bridge - Historical Australian Themes

      Transport / Water.

      Usage/Former Usage

      Bacchus Marsh-Gisborne Road Bridge - Usage/Former Usage

      USE: Road bridge and derelict elements.

      PREVIOUS USE: Bridge and weir.

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Moorabool - Bacchus Marsh Heritage Study 1995

      Author: Richard Peterson and Daniel Catrice
      Year: 1995
      Grading:

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