Meadowbank Railway Bridge, Parramatta River
From Engineering Heritage Australia
This was the eleventh of John Whitton’s 12 lattice railway bridges, built between 1871 an 1887.
It is the longest of the group, was only the second with double track and represented the pinnacle of British bridge technology.
Fabricated in England, it was erected by local contractor Amos Bros at a cost of 69,000 pounds.
It was part of the important 1889 railway link from Sydney to Newcastle which was used as a symbol of the emerging Federation of Australia.
Out of service for 20 years it became a cycle and pedestrian path in April 2000.
Engineering Heritage Recognition Program
| Marker Type | Engineering Heritage Marker (EHM) |
| Award Date | 8 July 2001 |
| Heritage Significance | Meadowbank bridge was one of twelve bridges of similar design which were the mainstay of major railway bridge design for nearly two decades as the main trunk routes of the New South Railways were established. |
| Nomination Document | Available here. |
| Ceremony Booklet | Available here. |
| Plaque/Interpretation Panel | } |
