McCoys Bridge strengthening works
We’ve strengthened McCoys Bridge on the Murray Valley Highway over the Goulburn River between Wyuna and Kotupna. These essential works will allow this critical transport link to continue to operate for years to come.
Complete
30/01/2025
Completed WorksThe foundations of McCoys bridge have been made stronger with ten of the bridge’s existing piers strengthened with the installation of reinforced concrete piles underground on either side of the current foundations.
We have also levelled the bridge to allow for smoother and more reliable journeys.
Strengthening works were completed in December 2024 and the speed limit on the bridge has been reinstated to 80 km/h.
Image: McCoys Bridge showing the completed pier strengthening (underground)
Background
McCoys Bridge crosses the Goulburn River between Kotupna and Wyuna and is a critical transport link for Northern Victoria’s farmers, freight operators, community, and visitors.
During the October 2022 floods, the bridge was subjected to fast-moving, powerful floodwaters and was closed for several weeks to determine if the bridge was damaged and could be safely reopened.
A series of comprehensive inspections, including inspections by expert divers, were carried out to ensure the bridge was safe.
The bridge reopened in November 2022 with a 20-tonne load limit, which was increased to 42.5 tonnes in September 2023. The standard Murray Valley Highway load limit was reinstated in December 2023.
Completing these important strengthening works will ensure the bridge can continue to operate efficiently for years to come.
Environmental impacts
We worked to minimise any impact to trees and vegetation. Some vegetation removal was required for this project to provide access for heavy machinery either side of the bridge.
Working with the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, trees were salvaged from the access area around the bridge and have been reuse as in-stream fish habitat.
Heritage
McCoys Bridge is of local heritage significance in both the Moira Planning Scheme and the Campaspe Planning Scheme and is classified by the National Trust.
It is one of the longest bridges in Victoria at 362.6 metres and is of significance as an unusually long concrete bridge which has been built on a sweeping curve.
The bridge strengthening works occurred underground to ensure the look and feel of the bridge was not altered.
Get in touch
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