RAILWAY BRIDGE (ALBION VIADUCT) OVER MARIBYRNONG RIVER

Maribyrnong River KEILOR EAST, Moonee Valley City

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View from reserve off Sterling Drive

Statement of Significance

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  • Physical Description 1

    RAILWAY BRIDGE (ALBION VIADUCT) OVER MARIBYRNONG RIVER - Physical Description 1

    Known locally as the 'Quartermile' bridge on account of its length, the span is actually slightly less than quarter of a mile long, measuring 1,257 feet (383.13 metres) between abutments. Elevated 180 feet (54.86 metres) above water level, the bridge comprises two steel girders supported on twelve K-braced steel-framed towers.

    Historical Australian Themes

    RAILWAY BRIDGE (ALBION VIADUCT) OVER MARIBYRNONG RIVER - Historical Australian Themes

    THEMATIC CONTEXT

    3.8.6 Building and maintaining railways

    Physical Conditions

    RAILWAY BRIDGE (ALBION VIADUCT) OVER MARIBYRNONG RIVER - Physical Conditions

    CONDITION

    The bridge appears to be in excellent condition.

    Integrity

    RAILWAY BRIDGE (ALBION VIADUCT) OVER MARIBYRNONG RIVER - Integrity

    INTEGRITY

    The bridge appears to be substantially intact.

    Heritage Study and Grading

    Heritage Study and Grading

    Moonee Valley - City of Moonee Valley Gap Heritage Study

    Author: Heritage Alliance
    Year: 2005
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