Sandridge Bridge

Sandridge Bridge is a heritage-listed former railway bridge spanning the Yarra River between Flinders Street and Southbank in central Melbourne, Victoria. Built in 1888 to carry the Sandridge railway line to Port Melbourne, it was converted to a pedestrian and cycle bridge in 2006. Notable for its preserved bluestone abutments, steel structure and The Travellers sculpture series, it offers river and city views and links major Southbank attractions.

Visitors can expect a flat, pedestrian and cycle bridge crossing the Yarra River with open views of the river, city skyline and Southbank Promenade. The bridge features a series of 10 abstract steel sculptures called The Travellers along its length, interpretive panels about immigration history, and preserved heritage elements including bluestone abutments and steel girders. The setting is urban and fully paved, connecting Flinders Street Station precinct to Southbank's arts and entertainment area.

Constructed in 1888 as part of the Sandridge railway line, Victoria's first government railway line opened in 1854 connecting Melbourne to Port Melbourne (then Sandridge). The current steel girder bridge replaced an earlier 1850s structure and carried rail traffic until 1987. It retains bluestone abutments and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register for its significance to Victoria's railway and maritime trade history. Redeveloped and reopened as a pedestrian and cycle bridge in 2006.

The bridge hosts The Travellers, a public art installation of 10 abstract sculptures by artist Nadim Karam installed in 2006, representing the diverse waves of immigrants who arrived via the Sandridge line and nearby Station Pier. It serves as a symbolic gateway between the city and Southbank and is a focal point for cultural interpretation of Melbourne's migration history.