Long Gully Bridge
Built to access and promote a new housing development at Northbridge, Long Gully Bridge has wonderful crenellated battlements making it look very medieval. Originally built as a private steel suspension bridge in 1892, the bridge was transferred to the Department of Main Roads in 1935. To ensure its ability to sustain increased traffic, it was converted to a concrete arch bridge in 1939. The sandstone towers were retained during this transformation, which is great as they still exist today.
Our first view of the bridge was from below during our walk of the Flat Gully Creek Walking Track. This let us look up at the bridge from below where you get some great perspective views of the sandstone towers. After returning to our car, we drove to the bridge and parked in a side street so that we could view the bridge up close.
Being part of Strathallen Avenue it’s a major road into the area and is very busy. Because of this, taking photos can be difficult if you want them free of cars. We waited patiently until the opportunity arrived and took some good photos.
This was an interesting bridge to visit, especially after walking the Flat Gully Creek Track. this bridge is similar to Hampden Bridge in Kangaroo Valley.
Our photos are available for purchase on
To see what else there is to do in New South Wales, please see some of our other stories.
The bridge definitely has a medieval look … it almost looks like you’re entering a castle! Beautiful!
The battlements look great. As you say very medieval