Burnett Highway (Gayndah - Monto), Eidsvold, —Three Moon Creek Bridge replacement
The project involved constructing a higher, wider, longer and stronger concrete bridge on the Burnett Highway across Three Moon Creek.
The project involved replacing the former 62-year-old, 2-lane timber bridge on the Burnett Highway, north of Eidsvold, which required regular maintenance to keep it in a safe and trafficable condition. The old bridge had a low flood immunity which caused the closure of the Burnett Highway during flood events, requiring motorists to make a lengthy detour.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Increases capacity
- Improves flood immunity
- Better road access
- Reduces maintenance
- Contributes to economy
- Contributes to regional growth
Key features
- The new bridge will be higher, creating better flood immunity for motorists using the Burnett Highway.
- Wider structure made of concrete, requiring less maintenance.
Funding
This project is part of the Australian Government's Bridges Renewal Program, jointly funded by the Australian Government and Queensland Government, as outlined in the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) 2020-21 to 2023-24. Investment ID 637851
- Total investment
- $18 million
- Australian Government
- $5 million
- Queensland Government
- $13 million
Current status
The bridge is now open to traffic.