The Fitzgerald Bridge is a bridge that carries the New England Highway over the Hunter River to the north of Aberdeen, New South Wales, Australia.
History The original metal lattice truss Fitzgerald Bridge was opened on 26 July 1893.Opening of the Aberdeen Bridge Scona Advocate 25 July 1893 page 2Fitzgerald Bridge Daily Telegraph 29 July 1893 page 8 In 1937 the wooden deck was replaced with concrete.Fitzgerald Bridge Muswellbrook Chronicle 26 February 1937 page 5 In December 1986 the bridge was duplicated with a nearly identical second warren truss bridge built by Britton & Kell to carry northbound traffic with the original converted to carry southbound traffic.Annual report for year ended 30 June 1987 Department of Main Roads In June 2014 both were replaced by a single structure to allow heavier trucks to operate.Contract awarded for Fitzgerald Bridge at Aberdeen Minister for Infrastructure 14 November 2012Fitzgerald Bridge built to withstand major flood ABC News 2 June 2014Fitzgerald Bridge replacement project at Aberdeen Nelmac The 1893 bridge was retained as a pedestrian and cycle bridge while the 1986 bridge was demolished.Old bridge to serve a new purpose The Nationals 23 July 2014 It was named after Robert Fitzgerald.
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