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Prominent Perth landmark, the Mount Henry Bridge, has been included in the State Register of Heritage Places.
Originally built in 1982, the bridge has been recognised for its aesthetic, social, and scientific values and for its role in supporting Perth's development during the late 20th century.
The Mount Henry Bridge has received many accolades over the years, first for the innovative engineering and construction methods used in its original design, and later for the subsequent adaptations made to the bridge to incorporate rail infrastructure.
Providing a vital north-south link, the bridge carries three lanes of traffic in each direction and has a separate bicycle and pedestrian bridge. In 2007, a second bridge was constructed so that the original structure could accommodate more traffic lanes and the Mandurah rail line.
At 660 metres, the Mount Henry Bridge is the longest road bridge in the State and is part of the Kwinana Freeway, a major artery connecting the CBD with Perth's southern suburbs and beyond.
As stated by Heritage Minister Simone McGurk:
"Spanning the Canning River and providing a vital north-south link, the Mount Henry Bridge has been recognised on the State Register of Heritage Places for its aesthetic, social, and scientific value.
"Its unobtrusive design and seamless adaptation to incorporate the Mandurah rail line drew on innovative construction and engineering techniques not seen before in Western Australia, earning the structure multiple awards.
"As part of the Kwinana Freeway, the bridge is also a key gateway to major tourist destinations in the southwest."
