Local Government
Augusta/Margaret River
Region
South West
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Location
Sues Rd 9km from Brockman Hwy turnoff Margaret River
Location Details
SLKm 9.00 Map 1, XF1 p
Other Name(s)
MRWA 3268
Sues Road Bridge over Blackwood River Sues Rd 9km from Brockman Hwy turnoff Marg
Construction Date
Constructed from 1966
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 08 Aug 2012 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 30 Jul 2021 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Jul 2012 | Considerable Significance |
Considerable Significance |
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| Statewide Lge Timber Str Survey | Completed | 11 Dec 1998 |
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Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
Sue’s Bridge is of significance:
• As the tallest timber bridge in the south west (17.5m)
• For the improvements it made to road access through this part of the Shire.
Physical Description
Length: 96.45m
Spans: 16
Width: 8.64m
Headroom: 17.5m
Pile length (max): 21.5m
Road surface: Concrete overlay
History
Post-War Services and Diversification (c.1945-Present)
• The Closure of the Railway and Improvements to Other Transport Routes.
Sues Road was named after Suzette Morrison, the wife of Forestry Officer, Ian Morrison who was in charge of the roads put in for timber assessment and logging in the 1950s.Prior to the construction of Sue’s Bridge in 1966 the only crossing at this point was a ford at what is now the nearby canoe launching area.The road was widened and sealed in 1995 to accommodate the anticipated increase in traffic for mining to the south at Beenup. The bridge was strengthened at that time by driving steel piles in behind the existing jarrah piles and adding additional cross and cantilever members.
Integrity/Authenticity
High: The original use has been maintained.
Medium: The place has had some alterations, but the original intent/character is still clearly evident
Condition
Good *Assessed from streetscape survey only
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interpretation panels at the Sue’s Bridge Camping and Picnic Area |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| A11225 | LGA Site No. |
| DA-01 | MI Place No. |
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 | METAL | Steel |
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Creation Date
05 Sep 2000Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
17 Sep 2021Disclaimer
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.