Architecture Matagarup Bridge.

Matagarup Bridge. · **2 Likes**

This is the Matagarup Bridge, linking East Perth to the eastern side of the Swan River.
Pedestrians and cyclists only. No vehicular traffic.
Perth, Western Australia.

**ProfessorBuzz** · 12-03-2021, 05:54 AM

What a curious bit of architecture and engineering! Did they get a bargain on leftover rollercoaster trusses? All kidding aside, really quite sharp across the whole span at f/8 - finding the right vantage point was probably tricky. Perhaps a polarizer would have helped the color a bit. Nicely done.

**ToddK** · 12-03-2021, 06:34 AM

Terrific capture of this unique bridge! The engineers must have had some fun with this one.

5ks · 12-03-2021, 07:25 AM

Nice work - both the bridge and the photo.

Why didn't they build an amusement park at the same time on the bridge? Or maybe they tried, but ran out of money?

**angkymac** · 12-03-2021, 10:47 AM

Bridge designed, not so much for efficiency, but for art.
And it certainly does have eye appeal!
Good image captured of it!
Angky.

WileyB · 12-03-2021, 11:04 AM

That is an incredible structure, and amazing that it's dedicated to pedestrians and cyclists.

Is the same prioritization evident elsewhere in Perth?

OrchidJulie · 12-03-2021, 11:34 AM

Definitely an art project, it's awesome! Thanks for sharing this, I had no idea it existed!

**Terry C** · 12-03-2021, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by WileyB

That is an incredible structure, and amazing that it's dedicated to pedestrians and cyclists.

Is the same prioritization evident elsewhere in Perth?

For cyclist, yes. There are several hundred kms of wide two lane cycleways in Perth and surrounds.

---------- Post added 04-12-21 at 08:47 ----------

Originally posted by 5ks

Nice work - both the bridge and the photo.

Why didn't they build an amusement park at the same time on the bridge? Or maybe they tried, but ran out of money?

I cannot imagine why anybody would even consider doing that on this bridge. It is designed as a pedestrian / cyclist thoroughfare.

**othar** · 12-03-2021, 02:48 PM

Very playful design indeed. Thanks for sharing.

**MikeNArk** · 12-03-2021, 05:31 PM

Design and engineering features of this bridge are terrific. Would love to see things like this here. Excellent capture.

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12-03-2021, 05:54 AM	#2
ProfessorBuzz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 1,903	What a curious bit of architecture and engineering! Did they get a bargain on leftover rollercoaster trusses? All kidding aside, really quite sharp across the whole span at f/8 - finding the right vantage point was probably tricky. Perhaps a polarizer would have helped the color a bit. Nicely done.

12-03-2021, 06:34 AM	#3
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,532	Terrific capture of this unique bridge! The engineers must have had some fun with this one.

12-03-2021, 07:25 AM	#4
5ks Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 681	Nice work - both the bridge and the photo. Why didn't they build an amusement park at the same time on the bridge? Or maybe they tried, but ran out of money?

12-03-2021, 10:47 AM	#5
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,962	Bridge designed, not so much for efficiency, but for art. And it certainly does have eye appeal! Good image captured of it! Angky.

12-03-2021, 11:04 AM	#6
WileyB Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 441	That is an incredible structure, and amazing that it's dedicated to pedestrians and cyclists. Is the same prioritization evident elsewhere in Perth?

12-03-2021, 11:34 AM	#7
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,934	Definitely an art project, it's awesome! Thanks for sharing this, I had no idea it existed!

12-03-2021, 02:41 PM	#8
Terry C Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: North west Tasmania. Photos: Gallery Posts: 609 Original Poster	Originally posted by WileyB That is an incredible structure, and amazing that it's dedicated to pedestrians and cyclists. Is the same prioritization evident elsewhere in Perth? For cyclist, yes. There are several hundred kms of wide two lane cycleways in Perth and surrounds. ---------- Post added 04-12-21 at 08:47 ---------- Originally posted by 5ks Nice work - both the bridge and the photo. Why didn't they build an amusement park at the same time on the bridge? Or maybe they tried, but ran out of money? I cannot imagine why anybody would even consider doing that on this bridge. It is designed as a pedestrian / cyclist thoroughfare.

12-03-2021, 02:48 PM	#9
othar Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Linz Photos: Albums Posts: 3,098	Very playful design indeed. Thanks for sharing.

12-03-2021, 05:31 PM	#10
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,124	Design and engineering features of this bridge are terrific. Would love to see things like this here. Excellent capture.