Waimakariri Gorge Bridge
Waimakariri Gorge Bridge | |
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Waimakariri Gorge Bridge viewed from the riverbed, 2013 | |
| Coordinates | 43°21′35.2″S 172°03′01.4″E / 43.359778°S 172.050389°E |
| Carries | Inland Scenic Route, Depot Road (one lane) Oxford-Sheffield Branch Railway (Until 1933) |
| Crosses | Waimakariri River |
| Locale | Canterbury, Bexley |
| Maintained by | Selwyn, Waimakariri District Councils |
| Heritage status | Historic Place Category 2 |
| Preceded by | Mount White Bridge |
| Followed by | Waimakariri River Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Girder |
| Material | Iron |
| Pier construction | Iron, Concrete |
| Total length | 100 metres (330 ft) |
| Height | 33 metres (108 ft) |
| No. of spans | 3 |
| Location | |
Interactive map of Waimakariri Gorge Bridge | |
The Waimakariri Gorge Bridge is a bridge located on the Waimakariri River in Canterbury, New Zealand. The bridge connects the Selwyn and Waimakariri districts as it bridges the Waimakariri Gorge between the towns of Sheffield and Oxford, while the bridge itself lies in the locality of Bexley. The bridge carries the Inland Scenic Route and is one of seven bridges over the river, five of which carry road vehicles. It is the oldest bridge over the Waimakariri River.