page_title: West Toodyay Bridge
hierarchical_section_title: West Toodyay Bridge
caption_attribution_description: English: Remnants of the right bank approach to the ford crossing of the Avon River, West Toodyay, Western Australia.
context_page_description: The West Toodyay Bridge crosses the Avon River in West Toodyay, Western Australia.
  It was constructed in 1902 at a cost of £500. Built of timber, it was 4 metres wide and 120 metres in length. The bridge could only be crossed by one vehicle at a time.
  Prior to the bridge's construction, a nearby natural ford was used to cross the river.
  To this day, the bridge stands in its original position. However, a number of modifications have been carried out since its original construction.
  In 1958, the timber deck was replaced. In 1985, structural damage was caused by an overloaded truck and inspection revealed that several piles were rotten. For safety reasons, a load limit was put in place until repairs could be carried out. Three years later, in 1988, the bridge underwent a considerable upgrade. The bridge was widened to carry two lanes and the wooden piles were replaced with steel. A few old stringers were replaced with new timber. However, the remaining stringers and deck structure were deemed to be in satisfactory condition. The timber decking was overlaid with a concrete surface.
  On 30 November 1988, the West Toodyay Bridge reopened.
context_section_description: The West Toodyay Bridge crosses the Avon River in West Toodyay, Western Australia.
  It was constructed in 1902 at a cost of £500. Built of timber, it was 4 metres (13 ft) wide and 120 metres (390 ft) in length. The bridge could only be crossed by one vehicle at a time.
   
  Prior to the bridge's construction, a nearby natural ford was used to cross the river.
  To this day, the bridge stands in its original position. However, a number of modifications have been carried out since its original construction. 
  In 1958, the timber deck was replaced. In 1985, structural damage was caused by an overloaded truck and inspection revealed that several piles were rotten. For safety reasons, a load limit was put in place until repairs could be carried out. Three years later, in 1988, the bridge underwent a considerable upgrade. The bridge was widened to carry two lanes and the wooden piles were replaced with steel. A few old stringers were replaced with new timber. However, the remaining stringers and deck structure were deemed to be in satisfactory condition. The timber decking was overlaid with a concrete surface. 
  On 30 November 1988, the West Toodyay Bridge reopened.
caption: Northern approach to the ford, from near the site of the Highland Laddie.
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