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The LH Ford Bridge Viewpoints – Placecloud

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When the LH Ford Bridge was opened in Dubbo in 1969, replacing the old timber ‘White Bridge’ that had provided an east-west crossing since 1866, it was one of the first pre-stressed bridges in NSW and the fourth longest highway bridge in New South Wales. But shortly after its opening, the middle section of the bridge began to sag.

When the LH Ford Bridge was opened in Dubbo in 1969, replacing the old timber ‘White Bridge’ that had provided an east-west crossing since 1866, it was one of the first pre-stressed bridges in NSW and the fourth longest highway bridge in New South Wales. But shortly after its opening, the middle section of the bridge began to sag.

2 min