Victoria Bridge, Stonequarry Creek

This bridge, built by C J Foord and opened on 7 October 1897, has three Allan type timber trusses supported on the tallest timber trestles in New South Wales.

This type of Road Bridge was the third in the evolution stages of timber truss road bridges (1861-1905). The truss was named after its designer, eminent Public Works engineer Percy Allan. The bridge was named in the 60th year of Queen Victoria and is one of the oldest surviving bridges of its type.

Victoria Bridge, Picton.

Victoria Bridge, Picton.

Victoria Bridge, Picton.

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Engineering Heritage Recognition Program

Marker Type	Historic Engineering Marker (HEM)
Award Date	6 April 2003
Heritage Significance	The bridge was named in the 60th year of Queen Victoria and is one of the oldest surviving bridges of its type.
Nomination Document	Available here.
Ceremony Booklet	Not available.