# Jordan River Bridge

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Bridge in Tasmania, Australia

Jordan River Bridge Coordinates 42°44′44.65″S 147°15′24.56″E / 42.7457361°S 147.2568222°E / -42.7457361; 147.2568222 Carries East Derwent Highway Crosses Jordan River Locale Bridgewater – Gagebrook, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Maintained by Department of State Growth Characteristics Design Concrete girder bridge History Opened 1974 Location Interactive map of Jordan River Bridge

The **Jordan River Bridge** is a concrete road bridge spanning the [Jordan River](/source/Jordan_River_(Tasmania)) in the northern suburbs of [Hobart](/source/Hobart), [Tasmania](/source/Tasmania), Australia. It forms part of the [East Derwent Highway](/source/East_Derwent_Highway), connecting the suburbs of [Bridgewater](/source/Bridgewater%2C_Tasmania) and [Gagebrook](/source/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](/source/Midland_Highway%2C_Tasmania). The bridge provides a vital link for local traffic, reducing congestion on the nearby [Bridgewater Bridge](/source/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](/source/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

Media related to [Jordan River Bridge](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Jordan_River_Bridge) at Wikimedia Commons

- ["East Derwent Highway October 2001 Public consultation"](https://web.archive.org/web/20070829172609/http://www.burp.org.au/images/2ndlevel/pdf/east_derwent.pdf) (PDF). *burp.org.au*. 23 August 2006. Archived from [the original](http://www.burp.org.au/images/2ndlevel/pdf/east_derwent.pdf) (PDF) on 29 August 2007. Retrieved 13 March 2025.

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