Melbourne-Ballarat Railway Bridge (Balliang Bacchus Marsh Road Parwan)
Balliang-Bacchus Marsh Road PARWAN, MOORABOOL SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
A steel girder and trestle railway bridge taking the Melbourne - Ballarat railway over the Balliang - Bacchus Marsh Road; it replaced the 1887 timber bridge in 1930.
The bridge has local historical significance in enabling the railway's crucial influence on development of the region. Its architectural significance derives from its achievement as engineering. It has social significance as a landmark used by the community for orientation.
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Melbourne-Ballarat Railway Bridge (Balliang Bacchus Marsh Road Parwan) - Physical Conditions
Some rusting is appearing on the steel members, which needs preparation and re-painting.
Melbourne-Ballarat Railway Bridge (Balliang Bacchus Marsh Road Parwan) - Intactness
Good. The earth embankments appear to have been rebuilt.
Melbourne-Ballarat Railway Bridge (Balliang Bacchus Marsh Road Parwan) - Physical Description 1
The bridge consists of two parallel massive steel rsj girders supporting the railway tracks, between earth embankments. These are supported by two trestles. Each trestle is formed from 4 corner 'legs' supported by three levels ofvertical and diagonal bracing. The legs are set in reinforced concrete pedestal pad footings. Connections are bolts.
Melbourne-Ballarat Railway Bridge (Balliang Bacchus Marsh Road Parwan) - Historical Australian Themes
Transport
Heritage Study and Grading
Moorabool - Bacchus Marsh Heritage Study 1995
Author: Richard Peterson and Daniel Catrice
Year: 1995
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