This bridge was built in 1886 as part of the Akaroa Borough Councils programme to upgrade the towns roads.
List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Able to Visit
List Number
7193
Date Entered
23rd June 1994
Date of Effect
23rd June 1994
City/District Council
Christchurch City
Region
Canterbury Region
Extent of List Entry
Extent of registration is Pt Legal Road, Canterbury Land District, and the structure described as Beach Road Bridge thereon.
Legal description
Legal Road, Canterbury Land District
Location Description
The bridge is located on Beach Road where it crosses Aylmers Stream, at the intersection with Bruce Terrace
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Able to Visit
List Number
7193
Date Entered
23rd June 1994
Date of Effect
23rd June 1994
City/District Council
Christchurch City
Region
Canterbury Region
Extent of List Entry
Extent of registration is Pt Legal Road, Canterbury Land District, and the structure described as Beach Road Bridge thereon.
Legal description
Legal Road, Canterbury Land District
Location Description
The bridge is located on Beach Road where it crosses Aylmers Stream, at the intersection with Bruce Terrace
Construction Details
Start Year
1886
Type
Original Construction
Description
Single arch bridge, 6m span
Construction Materials
Brick arch, parapets and facings are plastered
Construction Details
Start Year
1886
Type
Original Construction
Description
Single arch bridge, 6m span
Construction Materials
Brick arch, parapets and facings are plastered
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Southern Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. A copy of the original report is available from the NZHPT Southern region office. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1993. The following text is from the original Proposal for Classification report considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Southern Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. A copy of the original report is available from the NZHPT Southern region office. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1993. The following text is from the original Proposal for Classification report considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration.
Former Usages
General Usage: Transport
Specific Usage: Bridge/ Viaduct
Former Usages
General Usage: Transport
Specific Usage: Bridge/ Viaduct
