Want a break off the highway and drive on a country road?
The Kyuga Road Bridge is just off the New England Highway, on the edge of the town of Muswellbrook.
You can pull over safely on the eastern, town side, end of the bridge.
The view of the Hunter River flowing under the bridge is very relaxing.
My log only cache is in the middle of the bridge, and blends in with the metal superstructure.
There is a walkway onto the bridge, but care must be taken as the road can be busy at times.
Please remember to BYO writing implement for log.
Some details about the bridge.
Historical Notes
Known as the “White Bridge” because of the paintwork, this structure was erected between 1877 and 1881. It was built by J.Musson and Co., of iron & steel manufactured in and imported from the United Kingdom. There was no previous bridge at the site but the bridge has in the past been confused with the timber bridge erected in 1861 over the Muscle Brook and generally known as Muswellbrook Bridge.
The bridge symbolised the state’s commitment to the establishment of links with the more western Hunter Valley lands. Aesthetically the bridge has local significance as a rare use of iron bridge design locally. Scientifically the bridge is typical of similar bridges of the late 19th century throughout the region and state but is of local significance for its potential to reveal information which could contribute to an understanding of the local area skills based at the time and the freight and construction techniques used in its construction.
Reference
Muswellbrook Heritage study : Inventory 1996
I have now moved to WA so cannot maintain this cache, so hope someone can add a note book when needed. Thanks.
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