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St Kilda Street Bridge: A Testament to Engineering Innovation

Discover the historic St Kilda Street Bridge in Elwood, a landmark of early 20th-century reinforced concrete engineering by John Monash.

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The St Kilda Street Bridge in Elwood, Victoria, is a historically significant bridge built in 1905. Designed by John Monash, it showcases early reinforced concrete girder technology and marks a turning point in Australian civil engineering.

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Local tips

  • Visit at sunset for beautiful views as the sky reflects on the Elwood Canal.
  • Take a walk along the Elwood Canal path to enjoy the surrounding scenery and explore the area.
  • Look for the Engineering Heritage Australia marker to learn more about the bridge's history and significance.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From St Kilda, take the 246 bus towards Elwood. The bus departs from Carlisle St/Barkly St every 15 minutes and arrives at Broadway/Glen Huntly Rd in approximately 7 minutes. From there, it's a short walk to the St Kilda Street Bridge. The fare is around AUD 5.

  • Walking

    If you are in St Kilda, you can walk to St Kilda Street Bridge. Head east on The Esplanade towards Fitzroy Street, then turn left onto Fitzroy Street and walk north. Turn right onto St Kilda Street and walk for about 15 minutes. The bridge will be on your left.

  • Parking

    Limited street parking is available near the St Kilda Street Bridge. Check for parking restrictions and time limits. Paid parking options may be available on nearby streets or in the surrounding Elwood area. Be aware of permit zones.

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The St Kilda Street Bridge, located in Elwood, Victoria, stands as a testament to early 20th-century engineering and design. Constructed in 1905, the bridge was designed by John Monash, a civil engineer who later became General Sir John Monash. The bridge crosses the Elwood Canal on St Kilda Street, approximately 10 km south of Melbourne's central business district. The bridge is historically significant as the oldest extant reinforced concrete beam bridge in Victoria, and possibly Australia. Its construction marked a turning point in the acceptance of reinforced concrete for civil engineering projects in Australia. The bridge demonstrates Monash's technical innovation and the earliest developments in reinforced concrete technology in the country. The bridge consists of five spans and is constructed with a 30-degree skew. It has a total width of 40 feet, including a 30-foot road and a 10-foot footpath. The superstructure incorporates seven lines of T-girders. The Elwood Canal, which the bridge spans, is also a significant engineering work, designed to drain the Elwood wetlands and facilitate the development of the suburb.

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