Lithgow Underbridge
The Lithgow Underbridge is a heritage-listed railway underbridge that carries the Main West Line over James Street, in Lithgow, in the City of Lithgow local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The bridge is located approximately 156 kilometres (97 mi) from Central railway station. The bridge was designed by John Whitton as the Engineer-in-Chief for Railways and was built in 1869 by contractor, P. Higgins. It is also known as Lithgow (James St) Underbridge. The property is owned by Transport Asset Holding Entity, an agency of the Government of New South Wales. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 30 August 2013.
Lithgow Underbridge | |
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The underbridge, pictured in 2011 | |
| Coordinates | 33°28′55″S 150°09′07″E |
| Carries | Main West Line |
| Crosses | James Street |
| Locale | Lithgow, City of Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia |
| Other name(s) | Lithgow (James St) Underbridge |
| Owner | Transport Asset Holding Entity |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch underbridge |
| Material | Sandstone |
| Pier construction |
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| Longest span | 6.1 metres (20 ft) |
| No. of spans | 3 |
| Rail characteristics | |
| No. of tracks | 2 |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| History | |
| Designer | John Whitton; Engineer-in-Chief for Railways |
| Construction end | 1869 |
| Official name | Lithgow (James St) Underbridge |
| Type | State heritage (built) |
| Designated | 30 August 2013 |
| Reference no. | 1831 |
| Type | Railway Bridge/Viaduct |
| Category | Transport – Rail |
| Builders | P. Higgins |
| Location | |
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