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Posted: 25 Nov 2016

Taken: 24 Nov 2016

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Batemans Bay •
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Opening the bridge

Opening the bridge
One of the last operational lifting bridges in Australia, the Batemans Bay bridge recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. It opens daily for the upstream trip of the local tourist boat (which I was on for this shot). Needless to say, this creates substantial traffic jams on the main road, especially in the holiday season! Best viewed large on black. HFF, everyone.

** Additional note, as this type of bridge seems unfamiliar to most. The central portion of the bridge is balanced by the two large (concrete) counterweights, which descend as the bridge span rises. There are traffic lights to stop the road traffic (which can be seen on the side spans).

Marco F. Delminho, Gillian Everett, , ColRam and 25 other people have particularly liked this photo

Latest comments - All (27)
 cammino
cammino club
HFF!
7 years ago.
 Xata
Xata club
Nice, Tiabunna, HFF
7 years ago.
 LutzP
LutzP club
Interesting piece of engineering, George. Belated HFF and have a nice one.
7 years ago.
 Dimas Sequeira
Dimas Sequeira club
Interesting procedure! Belated HFF!
7 years ago.
 Dave Hilditch
Dave Hilditch
An unusual type of bridge beautifully captured here.
7 years ago.

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