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Bridges
« on: August 20, 2013, 09:43:53 PM »
Being a newbie and only posting a few times so far, but some of you may have noticed that I've posted a few pics of bridges.  I like bridges,  >:() so here's a re-cap.

On the Mount Lindesay Road, at Koreelah Creek (between Legume and Woodenbong):


On the Old Glen Innes - Grafton Road at Orara River:


And some more.

Where's this one?




And this?


I even have a favourite bridge.  But I won't show you that, until you show me yours.

Do we have any other members with a bridge fetish, who can post some pics of their favourite bridge?   >:()
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Re: Bridges
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2013, 09:48:45 PM »
This is one of my favourites:



I think they're even better with an ST in front of them!
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Re: Bridges
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2013, 09:57:54 PM »
Quote from: Biggles on August 20, 2013, 09:48:45 PM



Where's that?

Quote from: Biggles on August 20, 2013, 09:48:45 PM
I think they're even better with an ST in front of them!


I can't disagree with that, but I have not got any pics of my ST in front a bridge.  With only 300km so far, I don't I've even ridden over a bridge yet!
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Re: Bridges
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2013, 11:20:24 AM »
Quote from: Williamson on August 20, 2013, 09:57:54 PM
I can't disagree with that, but I have not got any pics of my ST in front a bridge.  With only 300km so far, I don't I've even ridden over a bridge yet!

Goodness me, Williamson.  What are you doing on the Forum?  The weather is ideal for going looking for bridges!  Here in "Beautiful One Day, Perfect The Next" Queensland it is, anyway.  I'm off now- s'later...
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Re: Bridges
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2013, 07:22:32 PM »
Quote from: Biggles on August 21, 2013, 11:20:24 AM
Quote from: Williamson on August 20, 2013, 09:57:54 PM
I can't disagree with that, but I have not got any pics of my ST in front a bridge.  With only 300km so far, I don't I've even ridden over a bridge yet!

Goodness me, Williamson.  What are you doing on the Forum?  The weather is ideal for going looking for bridges!  Here in "Beautiful One Day, Perfect The Next" Queensland it is, anyway.  I'm off now- s'later...

Well it was a toss-up between buying a new bike, AKA the ST1300 or retiring.  It went something like this:
  • Toss coin in air
  • If coin lands 'heads-up' - buy ST13
  • If coin land 'tails-up' - buy ST13
  • If coins lands on side - don't buy ST13

 :runyay

I 'spose you can work-out the result.  Only problem is I'm working to pay for the ST13, thus sitting in the office all day, looking out of the window, planning a Sunday ride.

PS.  Where's your bridge?
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Re: Bridges
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2013, 07:52:08 PM »
30/3/2010 one somewhere on the Bellarine Penninsula?
Biggles photo? Hint. Crosses a river near Brisbane.
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Re: Bridges
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2013, 08:02:30 PM »
Quote from: Skip on August 21, 2013, 07:52:08 PM
30/3/2010 one somewhere on the Bellarine Penninsula?

Nope!  Around 310 - 320km south and across some water from there.

Quote from: Skip on August 21, 2013, 07:52:08 PM
Biggles photo? Hint. Crosses a river near Brisbane.

Mmmm?   Might have to think about that one.


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Re: Bridges
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2013, 08:05:31 PM »
C'mon you Taswegians. Identify the bridge. There's a prize on offer.  :Chocies
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Re: Bridges
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2013, 08:09:35 PM »
Last ones easy Richmond in tassie.Let it be known i came up with the answer before reading this last post ,so what did i win?
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Re: Bridges
« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2013, 08:18:01 PM »
A box of virtual chocolates.  Eat your heart out!    :grin
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Re: Bridges
« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2013, 08:22:02 PM »

Quote from: Williamson on August 20, 2013, 09:43:53 PM
And this?


Quote from: STill dreaming on August 21, 2013, 08:09:35 PM
Last ones easy Richmond in tassie.....

Errrr!  I don't think so ......
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Re: Bridges
« Reply #11 on: August 21, 2013, 08:26:20 PM »
This one will test a few riders.
Clue- Queensland...





Note- ST in photo   :grin
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Re: Bridges
« Reply #12 on: August 21, 2013, 08:27:48 PM »
Quote from: Williamson on August 21, 2013, 08:22:02 PM
Errrr!  I don't think so ......

If it's directly south it would be near Strahan.  But it looks convict-built, which means it would be east of there.
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Re: Bridges
« Reply #13 on: August 21, 2013, 08:45:11 PM »
Quote from: Skip on August 21, 2013, 07:52:08 PM
Biggles photo? Hint. Crosses a river near Brisbane.

Under Gateway Bridge, south side, near Dive World?
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Re: Bridges
« Reply #14 on: August 21, 2013, 08:51:48 PM »
Good man.  Collect your chockies at the front.
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Re: Bridges
« Reply #15 on: August 21, 2013, 09:05:00 PM »
Quote from: Biggles on August 21, 2013, 08:27:48 PM
If it's directly south it would be near Strahan.  But it looks convict-built, which means it would be east of there.

The modern concrete and steel bridge is north of Strahan. 

The stone bridge is north of Richmond.
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Re: Bridges
« Reply #16 on: August 21, 2013, 09:14:40 PM »
Some bridges are fantastic. I too have a bit of a bridge fetish, I must admit. I am particularly gob-smacked by bridges that curve and rise/fall at the same time. There are a few around the Gold Coast, one of note on the Nerang Canungra road.

I like to get underneath them because the visual "rhythm" of the supports also get me a bit excited.

Here are a couple from my collection for your delectation:









Enjoy!

(...just a sad old bloke with a camera really...)

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Re: Bridges
« Reply #17 on: August 21, 2013, 09:23:23 PM »
Quote from: Bluey on August 21, 2013, 09:14:40 PM
.....I too have a bit of a bridge fetish .....

 :runyay

Quote from: Bluey on August 21, 2013, 09:14:40 PM
......I like to get underneath them........the supports also get me a bit excited.
  :-(((   :law

Oh, shyte!  What did I start, it just might be time to shut this thread down.
 
Nice pics though.
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Re: Bridges
« Reply #18 on: August 21, 2013, 10:23:58 PM »
Here's two rail bridges which are located about 80 kms South of Karratha.

017 by Alan, on Flickr

The same after some rainfall a few weeks later. The tracks on the lower bridge were washed out and the newly built road crossing all but destroyed.

100 by Alan, on Flickr
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Re: Bridges
« Reply #19 on: August 22, 2013, 09:38:11 AM »
Some may know this one? just doing the test walk and inspection before driving on.



One of the must do trips.
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Re: Bridges
« Reply #20 on: August 22, 2013, 11:43:54 AM »
That'd be on Cape York, I guess.

Looks like it failed the test a couple of times.
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Re: Bridges
« Reply #21 on: August 22, 2013, 12:17:03 PM »
I'll probably have another birthday before you pick this one (and I ain't got that many left) ......

Quote from: Williamson on August 20, 2013, 09:43:53 PM
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http://goo.gl/maps/HwzhM

Arthur River - Temma Road Bridge over Arthur River at Arthur River township - whew!!!

And, I'm getting fat all of these :Chocies
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Re: Bridges
« Reply #22 on: August 22, 2013, 05:45:11 PM »
Quote from: Williamson on August 21, 2013, 08:22:02 PM

Quote from: Williamson on August 20, 2013, 09:43:53 PM
And this?


Quote from: STill dreaming on August 21, 2013, 08:09:35 PM
Last ones easy Richmond in tassie.....


Richmond Tassie, what a nice place and great bridge work from back in the days gone by. They don't make them like that anymore  :blk13
Errrr!  I don't think so ......
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Re: Bridges
« Reply #23 on: August 22, 2013, 06:42:16 PM »
Recon the new bridge is near Mundubbera.
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Re: Bridges
« Reply #24 on: August 22, 2013, 07:18:24 PM »
Quote from: Aj1300 on August 22, 2013, 05:45:11 PM
Quote from: Williamson on August 21, 2013, 08:22:02 PM

Quote from: Williamson on August 20, 2013, 09:43:53 PM
And this?


Quote from: STill dreaming on August 21, 2013, 08:09:35 PM
Last ones easy Richmond in tassie.....


Richmond Tassie, what a nice place and great bridge work from back in the days gone by. They don't make them like that anymore  :blk13
Errrr!  I don't think so ......



Bridge Street (where else?), Ross, Tasmania
http://goo.gl/maps/AePEI
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