John Foord Bridge, Corowa, River Murray

From Engineering Heritage Australia


The 1892 John Foord Bridge at Corowa with its lattice iron trusses and timber approach viaduct on the northern end is a fine example of the type of major road bridge that was dominant in New South Wales in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.

The iron lattice bridge, designed by John McDonald is among the last group of this type built just prior to the 1894 changeover to American bridge technology and the use of Pratt trusses for metal road bridges.

John A Mc Donald was the leading bridge engineer in the Public Works Department at the time, and his design for timber truss road bridges in 1884 bears his name.


John Foord Bridge.
The Engineers Australia plaque
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John Foord Bridge location map.

Engineering Heritage Recognition Program

Marker Type National Engineering Landmark (NEL)
Award Date 2 September 2001
Heritage Significance The 1892 John Foord Bridge at Corowa with its lattice iron trusses and timber approach viaduct on the northern end is a fine example of the type of major road bridge that was dominant in New South Wales in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
Nomination Document Available here.
Ceremony Booklet
Ceremony Report
Available here.
Plaque/Interpretation Panel None Installed.
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