Boraning Bridge

Parent Place or Precinct

16162 Williamsburg Townsite

Child Places

• 16161 Bridge Foundation Ruins

Statement of Significance

The old structure was one of two bridges built over the Williams River at this time (1896) - the
other being at Quindanning. the new Albany Road at the present Williams townsite being the first
in 1855.

Physical Description

On the Quindanning Road at Boraning about 18.5 km from Williams. There have been two bridges
in this area. The first in 1896 and the second in 1946 just upstream (south) from the old bridge.
Specified as a Class A Bridge - Max axle load 10 tons.
Bridge configuration was 2/19'4", 16/20', 18' between kerbs, 3 driven piles/pier, with masonry
abutments. 4 stringers/span, 14"x7" halfcaps at piers, extended on north side of water main,
designed by 'manpowered' engineering staff, the bridge featured 9"x5" longitudinal decking
supported on 10"x7" transverse bearers.
This bridge remains as the basis of the current structure. Major maintenance and construction of a
reinforced concrete deck overlay in 1989 saw the superstructure widened to 6.85m between posts.
(1)

History

The old structure was one of two bridges built over the Williams River at this time (1896) - the
other being at Quindanning. the new Albany Road at the present Williams townsite being the first
in 1855.
The new alignment, approximately 1.5 km north of the old ford, reflected the crossing's changed
function (from Perth-Albany route to the Pinjarra-Williams road).
The crossing configuration of the original bridge was of 2 bridges, separated by a 63' causeway.
The bridges were 14/15' spans and 2/15' spans, almost certainly 10'6" between kerbs (as per the
Quindanning Bridge). 2 silled piles/pier (12" min. dia.), 4 stringers/span (12" dia.) 15" dia. fullcaps
over piers, with no corbels. 4" decking. No known physical remains of these bridges in 1996.
No records found of construction data (between 1895 and 1897), cost or builder's name. (2)
Another source states:
The second bridge to be built over the Williams River was that at Boraning. A.L.
Payne was the successful tenderer at the price of £589 8s 2d and the contract was
dated in August 1895. A nearby settler, John Lavender, was given the job of
supplying and delivering on to the site all rough timber required for its erection. (3)

Integrity/Authenticity

Modifications: Extensive
Extent of Original Fabric: None

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

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