Historic Steele Military Bridge
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GO Team K.
S 33° 40.785 E 151° 05.108
56H E 322492 N 6271706
Historic Steele Military Bridge linking Hornsby-Dural fire trail.
Waymark Code: WM1JYY
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 05/23/2007
Views: 65
This bridge was constructed 1945-1946 to allow fire fighting vehicals access from Hornsby to Dural. The bridge is known as a Steele bridge after Major General Sir Clive Steele who instructed his people to design a heavy bridge. The design was superseded by the more expensive Bailey Bridge.
The bridge is only accessiable by walking or cycling down the firetrail or by walking the Great North Walk.
Parking Coordinates:: S 33° 41.374 E 151° 05.490
Date Built: 01/01/1946
Length of Span:
22 metres
www:
http://suerosenassociates.com/projects/heritage-impact-statement-for-the-steele-military-bridge-over-berowra-creek
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Visit Instructions:
Log your find with a picture of the bridge with yourself or your GPS in the foreground. This shot does not have to be taken "on" the bridge. The shot should show the "truss" structure of the bridge as well.