About Paringa Bridge
Paringa Bridge is a heritage-listed lift-span bridge crossing the Murray River between Paringa and Renmark in South Australia's Riverland. Opened on 31 January 1927, it was built to carry both the Sturt Highway and the former Barmera railway line. Notable for its central lifting span that still opens for river vessels, it is an important example of early 20th-century bridge engineering and a landmark on the Sturt Highway.
Visitors guide
Visitors can view the steel lift-span bridge spanning the Murray River on the Sturt Highway. The bridge can be seen from riverbanks, nearby lookouts and while driving across. The central lift span, control cabin and steel truss structure are visible, with views of the Murray River, river gums and houseboats. The area is a road corridor with pull-over areas for photography and sightseeing of the river and engineering structure.
Key highlights
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State heritage-listed lift-span bridge opened in 1927
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Central vertical lift span that still operates for river traffic
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Historic combined road and railway bridge on the Sturt Highway
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Scenic views over the Murray River between Paringa and Renmark
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Example of early 20th-century movable bridge engineering in South Australia