Sydney Harbour Bridge

When was the Sydney Harbour Bridge first opened to the public?

• 25th Decmeber, 1901

• January 26th, 1932

• March 19th, 1932

• September 6th, 2021

What is the span of the Sydney Harbour Bridge?

• 503 metres along the arch

• 1149 metres in total length

• 48.8 metres wide

• All of the above

What is the height of the arch above the roadway of the Sydney Harbour Bridge?

• 45 metres

• 55 metres

• 75 metres

• 85 metres

What is the height to the top of the arch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge from the water?

• 134 metres

• 144 metres

• 154 metres

• 164 metres

How many tonnes of structural steel were used in the construction

• 39 tonnes

• 390 tonnes

• 3900 tonnes

• 39000 tonnes

How many rivets were used in the construction of the Sydney harbour Bridge?

• 3 million rivets

• 6 million rivets

• 3 billion rivets

• 6 billion rivets

The structural integrity of the Sydney Harbour Bridge was tested by running ___________ over it in 3 stages, lasting for 8 days.

What is the purpose of the 4 pylons located at either end (North and South) of the Sydney Harbour Bridge?

• Anchor points

• Abutments

• All of the above

How is the roadway supported on the Sydney Harbour Bridge? (Use these terminology in your answer; steel cables, deck, Trussed Arch, weight, transfer, steel members, abutments).

Why is the Sydney Harbour Bridge continuously painted?

• To remove toxic lead paint

• To paint on new weather resistant paint

• To replace rusting and thinning steel members

• To maintain its aesthetics

• All of the above