Queens Bridge (Melbourne)
Queen's Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37°49′14″S 144°57′41″E / 37.820461°S 144.961384°E |
| Carries | Road, trams, pedestrians |
| Crosses | Yarra River |
| Locale | Melbourne, Australia |
| Heritage status | |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 314 ft (96 m) |
| Width | 99 ft (30 m) |
| History | |
| Constructed by | David Munro |
| Opened | 18 April 1890 |
| Replaces | Falls Bridge |
| Location | |
The Queen's Bridge is a historic road bridge over the Yarra River in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The bridge was opened in 1889, and consists of five wrought iron plate girder spans. It is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. The bridge was constructed by contractor David Munro and replaced a timber bridge built in 1860.
The bridge is a very flat arch, and has five spans constructed of wrought iron plate girders. The bridge rests on iron cylinders in groups of eight, filled with concrete, with arched bracing between. It connects Market Street and William Street on the north bank to Queensbridge Street to the south. Trams on route 58 also cross the bridge.
In 1910, Houdini leapt from the bridge while shackled, and escaped in less than a minute.