Swanport Bridge

Swanport Bridge is a road bridge that carries Highway 1 across the Murray River, located approximately 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) southeast of the town of Murray Bridge in South Australia, Australia. Opened on 30 May 1979 by transport minister Geoff Virgo, the bridge connects the communities of Murray Bridge and Tailem Bend.

Swanport Bridge
Coordinates35°08′51″S 139°18′32″E
CarriesHighway 1
(Cars and trucks up to B-double)
CrossesMurray River
LocaleMurray Bridge, South Australia
Official nameSwanport Bridge
Named forSwanport
OwnerGovernment of South Australia
Maintained byDPTI
Preceded byMurray Bridge town bridge
Followed byTailem BendJervois ferry
Characteristics
MaterialPrestressed concrete
Total length1 kilometre (0.62 mi)
Width2 lanes
History
Opened30 May 1979
Location
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