What river does the Red Bridge in Tasmania cross?
Q: What river does the Red Bridge in Tasmania cross?
A: The Red Bridge in Tasmania crosses the Elizabeth River at Campbell Town.
Q: Who built the Red Bridge in Tasmania?
A: Convicts built the Red Bridge in Tasmania using red clay bricks made on site.
Q: When was the Red Bridge in Tasmania built?
A: The Red Bridge in Tasmania was built between 1836 and 1838.
Q: How many arches does the Red Bridge in Tasmania have and what is the span for each arch?
A: The Red Bridge in Tasmania has three arches and the span for each arch is 7.6 m (25 ft).
Q: Who designed the Red Bridge in Tasmania and what is his profession?
A: James Blackburn, an architect and convicted forger, is said to have designed the Red Bridge in Tasmania.
Q: What is the significance of the Red Bridge in Tasmania?
A: The Red Bridge in Tasmania is the oldest brick arch bridge in Australia and the oldest bridge on an Australian National Highway.
Q: Is the Red Bridge in Tasmania still in use and where is it located?
A: Yes, the Red Bridge in Tasmania is still in use and it is located on the Midland Highway, about halfway between Hobart and Launceston, carrying over two million vehicles per year.
