Como railway bridge
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This article is about the current railway bridge that carries the Illawarra railway line across the Georges River. For the heritage-listed former railway bridge now converted to pedestrian and cycleway usage, see Old Como railway bridge.
The Como railway bridge carries the Illawarra railway line across the Georges River between the Sydney suburbs of Oatley and Como.
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Como railway bridge | |
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Coordinates | 33.9952°S 151.0703°E / -33.9952; 151.0703 (original) |
Carries | Illawarra railway line |
Crosses | Georges River |
Locale | Como |
Characteristics | |
Design | Lattice truss bridge |
Total length | 954 feet (291 m)[1] |
Longest span | 158 feet (48 m) |
No. of spans | 6 |
Piers in water | 5 |
Clearance below | 35 feet (11 m) |
History | |
Architect | John Whitton |
Opened | 25 December 1885[2] |
Closed | 26 November 1972 |
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Daily traffic | rail |
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Quick Facts Coordinates, Carries ...
Como railway bridge | |
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Coordinates | 33.9952°S 151.0706°E / -33.9952; 151.0706 (second) |
Carries | Illawarra railway line |
Crosses | Georges River |
Locale | Como |
Preceded by | Como Railway Bridge |
History | |
Opening | 27 November 1972 |
Replaces | original single track bridge |
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