Australia - Sydney Harbour Bridge 雪梨海港大橋

 

Stamp Issue : 1932-03-14  

 

Stamp Issue : 1996-10-21  


 

Stamp Issue : 2004-03-02  


 

Stamp Issue : 2009-06-26 

Sydney Harbour Bridge, also affectionately known as "The Coat Hanger", is the world's largest steel through arch bridge across the beautiful Sydney Harbour with the Sydney Opera House nearby. It has become a renowned international icon for both Sydney and Australia.
The construction started in 1924. The Bridge was officially opened on March 19, 1932. Its total length including approach spans is 1,149 meters and its arch span is 503 meters. The top of the arch is 134 meters above sea level and the clearance for shipping under the deck is a spacious 49 meters.
The bridge now carries eight vehicle lanes, two train lines, a walkway and a bicycle lane.

雪梨海港大橋，暱稱為「衣架」，座落在美麗的雪梨海港及雪梨歌劇院附近，是世界上最大的鋼跨徑拱橋，已成為雪梨與澳洲的國際知名圖標。
建築工程於1924年動工，雪梨海港大橋於1932年3月19日正式啟用。橋總長度，包括引橋是1,149公尺及拱跨503公尺，拱頂距海平面134公尺並具有49公尺寬敞的甲板空間供船舶通行。
現在橋上有8線行車道，兩線鐵路，行人道和自行車道各一。