Built by convicts in 1838, The Red Bridge is the oldest surviving brick arch bridge in Australia, and the oldest bridge on the National Highway network. There are three arch spans of 7.6 m each, with the road surface holding two lanes of traffic plus footpaths. It's a testament to the strength of colonial construction, carrying over two million vehicles each year including large trucks.
We were here before and after admiring the Convict Brick Trail. There's also a nice surrounding park to catch the bridge at different angles, which also features some interesting chain-saw induced scuptures. read more