Local Government
Carnarvon
Region
Gascoyne
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Location
North West Coastal Hwy over Gascoyne River Carnarvon
Location Details
13 km ENE of Carnarvon; Lot 500 on Plan 070483; Road No. 9840 Western Australia Bridge No. 838
Other Name(s)
10 Mile Bridge
Gascoyne River Bridge
MRWA 838 North West Coastal Highway
Construction Date
Constructed from 1931
Demolition Year
2002Statutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 23 Jun 2015 | Shire of Carnarvon | |
| State Register | Registered | 15 Aug 2003 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 26 Oct 1999 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 23 Jun 2015 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
Shire of Carnarvon |
Physical Description
Gascoyne River Bridge (fmr) is a remnant span retained from a 220.8 metre single lane traffic bridge of reinforced concrete and steel construction. In 2002 the original bridge was demolished, with the retention of the span on the northern side.
History
The bridge was the first concrete and steel construction bridge built in the north west of Western Australia, it was also one of the first bridges in the State designed to withstand intense river flooding and provide a trafficable all-weather crossing.
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernie WC Godfrey | Architect | - | - |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 519 | Carnarvon. | Book | 1980 |
| 5992 | Gascoyne River bridge, Carnarvon : archival record. | Report | 2002 |
| 6561 | Gascoyne River bridge : interpretation plan. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2002 |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Bridge |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Bridge |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | CONCRETE | Reinforced Concrete |
| Other | METAL | Steel |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Natural disasters |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Road transport |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Technology & technological change |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
11 Oct 2023Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.