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The '''Macleay River railway bridge''' is a heritage-listed railway bridge on the [[North Coast railway line, New South Wales|North Coast railway]] crossing the Macleay River from [[Kempsey, New South Wales|Kempsey]] to [[South Kempsey, New South Wales|South Kempsey]], both in the [[Kempsey Shire]], [[New South Wales]], Australia. The property is owned by [[RailCorp]], an [[government agency|agency]] of the [[Government of New South Wales]]. It was added to the [[New South Wales State Heritage Register]] on 2 April 1999.<ref name=nswshr-1041>{{cite NSW SHR|5012062|Kempsey rail bridge over Macleay River|hr=01041|accessdate=2 June 2018}}</ref>
The '''Macleay River Railway Bridge''' is a heritage-listed [[railway bridge]] that carries the [[North Coast railway line, New South Wales|North Coast railway line]] across the [[Macleay River]] from [[Kempsey, New South Wales|Kempsey]] to [[South Kempsey]] in [[New South Wales]], Australia.


== History ==
==History==
[[File:Macleay River Railway Bridge Kempsey NSW.jpg|thumb|Southbound [[New South Wales XPT|XPT]] crossing the Macleay River Railway Bridge with [[Mount Banda Banda]] to the upper right]]
The Macleay River Railway Bridge opened on 3 December 1917 with the extension of the [[North Coast railway line, New South Wales|North Coast railway line]] from [[Wauchope railway station|Wauchope]] to [[Kempsey railway station|Kempsey]]. The steelwork was made at the [[Walsh Island Dockyard & Engineering Works]], [[Newcastle, New South Wales|Newcastle]] and transported to Kempsey by sea.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166791661 |title=North Coast Railway|newspaper=[[The Wingham Chronicle|The Wingham Chronicle & Manning River Observer]] |location=Kempsey|date=15 June 1917 |accessdate=19 July 2018 |page=8}}</ref>


The bridge was built in 1917 along with the extension of the North Coast line to Kempsey. The steelwork for the bridge was made at the [[Walsh Island Dockyard and Engineering Works]] and transported to the bridge site by steamer.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166791661 |title=North Coast Railway. |newspaper=[[The Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer]] |location=New South Wales, Australia |date=15 June 1917 |accessdate=19 July 2018 |page=8 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref>
The bridge was damaged in floods in 1949 and 1950. It was repaired with the timber trestles replaced by 1880s vintage [[wrought iron]] [[Warren truss]]es formerly used on the [[Main Western railway line]] between [[Parramatta railway station|Parramatta]] and [[Penrith railway station, Sydney|Penrith]].<ref>[https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sites/default/files/2022-06/eha-magazine-v3-9.pdf Repairing Kempsey Railway Bridge] ''[[EHA Magazine]]'' September 2021 pages 23-28</ref> It was proposed to replace the entire bridge, but this proposal had been abandoned by 1953.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article56950653 |title=New Rail Bridge For Kempsey |newspaper=[[Morning Bulletin]]|location=Rockhampton |date=19 July 1950 |accessdate=19 July 2018 |page=1}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article235555883 |title=No New Kempsey Bridge|newspaper=[[Macleay Argus]]|location=Mavcleay|date=6 February 1953 |accessdate=19 July 2018 |page=4}}</ref>


In 1966 the bridge spans were raised by {{convert|1|m|ft|0|spell=on}} due to the 1950s floods, with new pre-cast concrete approaches constructed..<ref name=nswshr-1041>{{cite NSW SHR|5012062|Kempsey rail bridge over Macleay River|hr=01041|accessdate=2 June 2018}}</ref>
The bridge was damaged in floods in 1949 and 1950. It was initially proposed to replace the entire bridge as a result, but this proposal had been abandoned by 1953.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article56950653 |title=New Rail Bridge For Kempsey |newspaper=[[Morning Bulletin]] |issue=27,784 |location=Queensland, Australia |date=19 July 1950 |accessdate=19 July 2018 |page=1 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article235555883 |title=NO NEW KEMPSEY RAILWAY BRIDGE |newspaper=[[Macleay Argus]] |issue=9984 |location=New South Wales, Australia |date=6 February 1953 |accessdate=19 July 2018 |page=4 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref>


==Description==
In 1966 the bridge spans were raised by 1 metre due to the 1950s floods, with new pre-cast concrete approaches constructed.<ref name=nswshr-1041/>
The bridge is a steel [[Truss bridge#Pratt truss|Pratt truss bridge]] with consisting of three {{convert|200|ft|m|0|adj=on|order=flip}} steel [[Span (architecture)|spans]] and two {{convert|66|ft|m|0|adj=on|order=flip}} plate girder spans. It was built with steel approaches, with the pre-cast concrete approaches added later when the bridge was raised.<ref name=nswshr-1041/><ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article193558313 |title=NSW Bridges|newspaper=[[Daily Examiner]]|location=Grafton|date=19 July 1932 |accessdate=19 July 2018 |page=21}}</ref>


When opened in 1917, the crossing of the river was achieved by three {{convert|200|ft|m|0|adj=on|order=flip}} steel truss spans, approached by timber trestles. After two floods in 1949 and in 1950, the steel trusses were raised approximately {{convert|1|m|ft|0|spell=on}} and the approaches replaced by pre-stressed concrete spans. It was listed on the [[New South Wales State Heritage Register]] on 2 April 1999.<ref name=nswshr-1041/>
== Description ==


==References==
The bridge is a steel [[truss bridge]] with consisting of two 200&nbsp;ft steel [[Span (architecture)|spans]] and two 66&nbsp;ft plate girder spans. It was built with steel approaches, with the pre-cast concrete approaches added later when the bridge was raised.<ref name=nswshr-1041/><ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article193558313 |title=N.S.W. BRIDGES. |newspaper=[[Daily Examiner]] |volume=24, |issue=7493 |location=New South Wales, Australia |date=19 July 1932 |accessdate=19 July 2018 |page=21 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref>
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==External links==
== Heritage listing ==
{{commons category-inline|Macleay River railway bridge, Kempsey}}
The [[Macleay River]] bridge is one of the major river crossings on the [[New South Wales North Coast|North Coast]] Railway. When opened in 1917, the crossing of the river was achieved by 3 x 200' steel truss spans, approached by timber trestles. After two floods in 1949 and in 1950, the steel trusses were raised about 1 metre and the approaches replaced by pre-stressed concrete spans.<ref name=nswshr-1041/>


{{Australian railway bridges|state=collapsed}}
Kempsey rail bridge over Macleay River was listed on the [[New South Wales State Heritage Register]] on 2 April 1999 having satisfied the following criteria.<ref name=nswshr-1041/>


[[Category:Bridges completed in 1917]]
'''The place possesses uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of the cultural or natural history of New South Wales.'''
[[Category:Kempsey, New South Wales]]

[[Category:North Coast railway line, New South Wales]]
This item is assessed as historically rare. This item is assessed as architecturally rare. This item is assessed as socially rare.<ref name=nswshr-1041/>

== See also ==
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*[[:Category:Railway bridges in New South Wales|List of railway bridges in New South Wales]]

== References ==
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=== Attribution ===
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Latest revision as of 15:57, 26 October 2023

Macleay River Railway Bridge
Heritage boundaries
Coordinates31°05′12″S 152°49′53″E / 31.0867°S 152.8314°E / -31.0867; 152.8314
CarriesNorth Coast railway line
CrossesMacleay River
LocaleKempsey, New South Wales, Australia
BeginsKempsey
EndsSouth Kempsey
OwnerTransport Asset Holding Entity
Maintained byAustralian Rail Track Corporation
Characteristics
DesignTruss bridge
MaterialSteel
Pier constructionSteel & concrete
No. of spans3
Rail characteristics
No. of tracks1
History
Fabrication byWalsh Island Dockyard & Engineering Works
Opened3 December 1917
Official nameKempsey rail bridge over Macleay River
TypeState heritage (built)
Designated2 April 1999
Reference no.1041
TypeRailway Bridge/Viaduct
CategoryTransport – Rail
Location
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The Macleay River Railway Bridge is a heritage-listed railway bridge that carries the North Coast railway line across the Macleay River from Kempsey to South Kempsey in New South Wales, Australia.

History

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Southbound XPT crossing the Macleay River Railway Bridge with Mount Banda Banda to the upper right

The Macleay River Railway Bridge opened on 3 December 1917 with the extension of the North Coast railway line from Wauchope to Kempsey. The steelwork was made at the Walsh Island Dockyard & Engineering Works, Newcastle and transported to Kempsey by sea.[1]

The bridge was damaged in floods in 1949 and 1950. It was repaired with the timber trestles replaced by 1880s vintage wrought iron Warren trusses formerly used on the Main Western railway line between Parramatta and Penrith.[2] It was proposed to replace the entire bridge, but this proposal had been abandoned by 1953.[3][4]

In 1966 the bridge spans were raised by one metre (three feet) due to the 1950s floods, with new pre-cast concrete approaches constructed..[5]

Description

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The bridge is a steel Pratt truss bridge with consisting of three 61-metre (200 ft) steel spans and two 20-metre (66 ft) plate girder spans. It was built with steel approaches, with the pre-cast concrete approaches added later when the bridge was raised.[5][6]

When opened in 1917, the crossing of the river was achieved by three 61-metre (200 ft) steel truss spans, approached by timber trestles. After two floods in 1949 and in 1950, the steel trusses were raised approximately one metre (three feet) and the approaches replaced by pre-stressed concrete spans. It was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "North Coast Railway". The Wingham Chronicle & Manning River Observer. Kempsey. 15 June 1917. p. 8. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
  2. ^ Repairing Kempsey Railway Bridge EHA Magazine September 2021 pages 23-28
  3. ^ "New Rail Bridge For Kempsey". Morning Bulletin. Rockhampton. 19 July 1950. p. 1. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
  4. ^ "No New Kempsey Bridge". Macleay Argus. Mavcleay. 6 February 1953. p. 4. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
  5. ^ a b c "Kempsey rail bridge over Macleay River". New South Wales State Heritage Register. Department of Planning & Environment. H01041. Retrieved 2 June 2018. Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC BY 4.0 licence.
  6. ^ "NSW Bridges". Daily Examiner. Grafton. 19 July 1932. p. 21. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
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