Wambool old-rail truss overbridges

The Wambool old-rail truss overbridges are two heritage-listed railway bridges on the Main Western line in Wambool, Bathurst Region, New South Wales, Australia. It was built in 1896. The property is owned by Transport Asset Holding Entity, an agency of the Government of New South Wales. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

History
Constructed in 1896 over a single-span line but to spans ready for duplication which occurred in 1916.

Description
Two old-rail Pratt truss overbridges (vehicular bridges over a rail line) either side of Wambool. One bridge is located approximately 218 km from Central railway station and carries the Wambool Road with a span of 80 ft. The other bridge is located approximately 220 km from Central and carries the Tarana-O'Connell Road with a span of 49 ft. Both bridges are constructed of steel with brick abutments.

Condition
As at 20 March 2006, the physical condition is good.

Heritage listing
As at 20 March 2006, the two old-rail Pratt overbridges that are good examples of bridge construction from the period of reconstruction of the line from Lithgow. Constructed in 1896 they represent the two major forms of bridge construction, steel and brick.

Wambool old-rail truss overbridges was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999 having satisfied the following criteria.

The place possesses uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of the cultural or natural history of New South Wales.

This pair of bridges are the only two old-rail Pratt truss overbridges in New South Wales.