Lewisham Railway Viaduct

This pair of trusses formed part of the 1886 railway viaduct over Long Cove Creek.

Designed by Max Taylor for the existing lines branch of the NSW Government Railways.

They are pin-jointed trusses developed in America by Squire Whipple.

They carried suburban rail services for 107 years until replaced in 1993 and are the only deck Whipple trusses in Australia.

Lewisham pin-jointed truss at the time of construction, replacing the original 1855 stone arch bridge.

One span of the 1886 truss is now placed, still across the creek, as an unused relic.

The Engineers Australia plaque.

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James Craig, Barque location map.

Engineering Heritage Recognition Program

Marker Type	Heritage Engineering Marker (HEM)
Award Date	23 October 1994
Heritage Significance	A rare example of truly pin-jointed bridge construction.
Nomination Document	Available here.
Ceremony Booklet	Available here.
Plaque/Interpretation Panel	None Installed.