Here In History – First bridge at Calliope River

The first bridge over the Calliope River Crossing.

Records show that there were numerous people drowned at the tidal Calliope River Crossing, particularly in the early days when the unsuspecting riders would try to negotiate the narrow crossing of fast running water. The cobblestone crossing was covered with slippery moss, and this caused the horses to become unsteady and fall. The first bridge was built of reinforced concrete that was boxed into a culvert type overpass, proving to be a great asset, except during flood time when the bridge was usually submerged.