This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1930: Alexandra
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia - South Esk River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 444 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1930 |
| Name: | Alexandra |
| Also Known As: | Basin |
| Location: | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
| Crossing: | South Esk River |
| At or Near Feature: | First Basin Water, Cataract Gorge Reserve |
| Coordinates: | 41.44681 S 147.11813 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| References: | STC |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 3 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 45.7 meters (149.9 feet) |
| Side Spans: | 1 x 16.8 meters (55.1 feet), 1 x 10.7 meters (35.1 feet) |
Notes:
- 2004: Refurbished, including replacement of cables which supposedly dated to the first Alexandra bridge.
- 2020, October: Maintenance project started focused on corrosion prevention including stripping paint and repainting.
- Replaced 1904 Alexandra (Basin) - Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.
- Near 1939 Duck Reach - Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.
- Near 1995 Duck Reach - Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.
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