Morpeth Historical Bridge — Local services in Newcastle-Maitland

Morpeth Bridge was opened on 15 June 1898 and crosses the Hunter River. The bridge is of timber trestle construction, employing Allan trusses—it was designed by Percy Allan and built by Mr. S. M'Gill. It has two central iron cylinder span supports fabricated by Mort's Dock. It is currently managed by the Roads and Maritime Services and has recently received repairs to the road surface on the two lanes. The structure is heritage listed by the state government and at the time cost £8,360...

Old historic bridge. On the western end below the bridge is John Wright's farm. He grows and sells vegetables like corn, beet roots and millet. He also has beehives and sells honey. He makes and sells brooms made from the stalks of millet plants grown on his farm. His barn is like museum. It has old horse carriages and old farm...

a beautiful old historic bridge crossing the hunter river. its a little narrow but comfortable enough for 2 4x4s to cross comfortably side by side. it is restricted to one heavy vehicle at a time so beware of trucks...