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Description:Gourits River road & rail bridge. (The name of the river is often incorrectly spelled as "Gouritz", even on road signs.)

English: From a Photo. by WATSON & Co. Gourit[s] River Bridge. – The Gourit[s] River Bridge is the largest and boldest enterprise in bridge construction in South Africa, crossing a deep and rocky gorge of the Gourit[s] River; it was opened on March 30th, 1892, by the Commissioner of Public Works, Sir Jas. Sivewright, C.M.G., M.L.A. Its main feature is its large central span. The height of the bridge over the level of the bed of the river is 210 feet. The magnificent abutments on either side of the river are built of local stone. [122]
Afrikaans: Van 'n foto deur WATSON & Co. Gouritsrivierbrug. – Die Gouritsrivierbrug is die grootste en mees stoutmoedige onderneming in brugbou in Suid-Afrika en oorspan 'n diep, rotsagtige kloof van die Gouritsrivier; Dit is op 30 Maart 1892 geopen deur die Kommissaris van Openbare Werke, Sir Jas. Sivewright, C.M.G., M.L.A. Die belangrikste kenmerk daarvan is die groot sentrale spanwydte. Die hoogte van die brug oor die vlak van die rivierbedding is 210 voet. Die pragtige landhoofde weerskante van die rivier is van plaaslike klip gebou. [122]

Location: South Africa

Our Catalogue Reference: Part of CO 1069/214

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