Stockton Bridge
Not to be confused with Centre Bridge–Stockton Bridge.
| Stockton Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Carries | Nelson Bay Road (B63) |
| Crosses | Hunter River |
| Locale |
Kooragang Stockton |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Concrete Arch Bridge |
| Total length | 1,024 metres |
| Height | 52 metres (highest point) |
| Number of spans | 23 |
| History | |
| Construction begin | 1968 |
| Construction cost | $6.5 million |
| Opened | 1 November 1971 |
The Stockton Bridge carries Nelson Bay Road (B63) across the Hunter River between Kooragang and Stockton in Australia.
Prior to the construction of the bridge, the Department of Main Roads operated a car ferry service. Construction of a bridge commenced in 1968 with it being officially opened by Premier Robert Askin on 1 November 1971. At 1,024 metres with 23 spans, at the time of its opening, it was the second longest bridge in New South Wales after the Sydney Harbour Bridge.[1]
References
- ↑ Vehicular Ferry Timeline Newcastle Maritime Museum
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