Stirling Bridge facts for kids
This page is about the bridge in Western Australia. For the bridge in Scotland, see Stirling Old Bridge. For the battle in 1297, see Battle of Stirling Bridge.
Quick facts for kids Stirling Bridge |
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| Carries | Stirling Highway |
| Crosses | Swan River |
| Locale | Fremantle |
| Owner | Main Roads Western Australia |
| Preceded by | Narrows Bridge |
| Followed by | Fremantle Traffic Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 415 metres |
| Width | 16 metres |
| Clearance above | 9 metres |
| History | |
| Constructed by | J. O. Clough and Son |
| Opened | 17 May 1974 |
Stirling Bridge carries the Stirling Highway over the Swan River, linking the suburbs of North Fremantle and East Fremantle in Perth, Western Australia.
History
Stirling Bridge is a seven span twin post-tensioned segmental spine concrete bridge, with an overall length of 415 metres (1,362 ft). Built by J. O. Clough and Son, it was officially opened by Premier Charles Court on 17 May 1974.
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