McKanes Bridge, Coxs River

In 1884, John A McDonald, one of the first Bridge design specialists, introduced the timber truss design which bears his name and which was a significant technical improvement on earlier designs.

McDonald’s bridges were easier to build and maintain, carried more load and made some allowance for future increases in vehicular loads.

This 1893 bridge is an excellent example of its type, about 90 were built but only 6 survive.

McDonald bridges played a significant part in the development of the colonial road network and this bridge made an important contribution to the transport links within the Lithgow region.

This bridge makes up a part of the representatives of McDonald Truss Road Bridges, 1893.

McKanes Bridge.

The plaque is fixed to a large rock adjacent to the bridge.

The Engineers Australia plaque.

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McKanes Bridge, Coxs River location map.

Engineering Heritage Recognition Program

Marker Type	Engineering Heritage Marker (EHM)
Award Date	12 April 2002
Heritage Significance	John A McDonald, one of the first Bridge design specialists, introduced this timber truss design which bears his name and which was a significant technical improvement on earlier designs
Nomination Document	Available here.
Ceremony Booklet	Available here.
Plaque/Interpretation Panel	None Installed.