IWe found ourselves approaching Murray Bridge, South Australia. The town itself seemed pleasant enough from the distance, but what caught our eye was the bridge itself.

Waiting our turn to cross the Murray Bridge. Roadwork cones add a touch of modern art.
Waiting our turn to cross the Murray Bridge. Roadwork cones add a touch of modern art.

Crossing over the bridge in Murray Bridge is something of an event. It's a single-lane affair, controlled by traffic lights at either end. A bit of a wait, but it allows one to appreciate the engineering and the views. Plenty of orange cones dotted around to remind you it’s also a work zone.

We crawled along at a snail’s pace, more than happy to admire the structural elements of the bridge. It’s quite an imposing piece of metalwork overhead.

Looking up at the steel arches of the Murray Bridge. A fine example of early 20th-century engineering.
Looking up at the steel arches of the Murray Bridge. A fine example of early 20th-century engineering.

The steel arches are particularly striking against the blue sky. A classic piece of engineering. We always appreciate good bridge design; Lisa, perhaps more than I do.

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