Jordan River Bridge

{{Short description|Bridge in Tasmania, Australia}} {{Use Australian English|date=April 2024}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2019}} {{Infobox Bridge |bridge_name=Jordan River Bridge |image=Jordan-River-Bridge.JPG |caption= |carries= [[Image:Australian Alphanumeric State Route B32.svg|20px|(B32)]] [[East Derwent Highway]] |crosses= [[Jordan River (Tasmania)|Jordan River]] |locale= [[Bridgewater, Tasmania|Bridgewater]] – [[Gagebrook]], [[Hobart]], [[Tasmania]], Australia |maint= [[Department of State Growth]] |design= Concrete girder bridge |mainspan= |length= |width= |height= |clearance= |below= |traffic= |open= 1974 |closed= |map_cue= |map_image= |map_text= |map_width= |coordinates={{coord|42|44|44.65|S|147|15|24.56|E}}}}

The '''Jordan River Bridge''' is a concrete road bridge spanning the [[Jordan River (Tasmania)|Jordan River]] in the northern suburbs of [[Hobart]], [[Tasmania]], Australia. It forms part of the [[East Derwent Highway]], connecting the suburbs of [[Bridgewater, Tasmania|Bridgewater]] and [[Gagebrook]].

==History and construction== The bridge was constructed in 1974 as part of the East Derwent Highway project, designed to improve connectivity between Hobart’s northern suburbs and the [[Midland Highway, Tasmania|Midland Highway]]. The bridge provides a vital link for local traffic, reducing congestion on the nearby [[Bridgewater Bridge]].

==Design and features== The Jordan River Bridge is a two-lane concrete girder bridge with pedestrian access on both sides. It accommodates both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, serving as an essential crossing for residents of the surrounding suburbs. The bridge is maintained by the [[Department of State Growth]], which oversees road infrastructure in Tasmania.

==Significance== The bridge plays a crucial role in local transport infrastructure, facilitating movement between residential areas and connecting to major transport routes. It also provides pedestrian access, supporting connectivity for non-motorised commuters.

==External links== {{commons category-inline}} * {{cite web | title=East Derwent Highway October 2001 Public consultation | website=burp.org.au | date=2006-08-23 | url=http://www.burp.org.au/images/2ndlevel/pdf/east_derwent.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070829172609/http://www.burp.org.au/images/2ndlevel/pdf/east_derwent.pdf | archive-date=2007-08-29 | url-status=dead | access-date=2025-03-13}}

[[Category:Bridges completed in 1974]] [[Category:Concrete bridges in Australia]] [[Category:Road bridges in Tasmania]] [[Category:1974 establishments in Australia]]