Fergusson Bridge
Concrete bridge in Cambridge, New Zealand
Fergusson Bridge (or the Low-level bridge) is a pre-cast, prestressed concrete bridge in Cambridge, New Zealand, spanning the Waikato River. It cost £41,000, was designed by North, Swarbrick, Mills & Westwood and opened in 1964.[1] It was named after Governor-General Sir Bernard Fergusson.[2]
Fergusson Bridge | |
|---|---|
 Fergusson Bridge from the west | |
| Coordinates | 37°53′42″S 175°28′47″E / 37.89504°S 175.479684°E |
| Carries | Motor vehicles |
| Crosses | Waikato River |
| Owner | Waipa District Council |
| Preceded by | Karapiro dam |
| Followed by | Victoria Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 50 metres (160 ft) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1964 |
| Location | |
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The bridge is on the site of the original 1870 bridge and the 1876 Red Bridge.[2]
References
- ^ "Innovate NZTM Awards of Excellence, 1965 – 2015: 1966 – Fergusson Bridge, Cambridge" (PDF). Association of Consulting and Engineering Professionals in New Zealand (ACENZ). 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 April 2017. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ^ 2.0 2.1 "Bridging the Waikato River - Waipa District Council". www.waipadc.govt.nz. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
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