What does this Perth bridge remind you of?
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (368230)
Rockingham, Australia
January 25, 2022 5:39pm CST
I recently posted photos from a Perth, Western Australia, hotel window. In the distance can be seen a very striking bridge. Once referred to as the Swan River Pedestrian Bridge, it has been renamed ‘Matagarup Bridge’. ‘Matagarup’ is the name given to the area by the indigenous Nyungar people.
The bridge opened to the public on 14 July 2018. From 7 to 9 July, hundreds of volunteers walked across the bridge so that engineers could assess the movement and tune the ‘mass damper’ to minimise vibrations.
The maximum height of 72 metres (236 ft) is in the middle of the central span. Total length is 560 metres (1,840 ft). Individuals see the bridge structure according to their imagination. Some see two flying swans, a swimming dolphin, a Wagyl serpent (indigenous mythical creature) or a ribbon.
There is 900 metres (3,000 ft) of LED lighting over the bridge. The colour of the lights can be changed to suit whatever is happening at the time. So the colours of the local football team may be displayed during grand final week.
Modifications were put in place to allow the bridge to be climbed and there is also a zipline. It is certainly a very attractive bridge.
Does the shape remind you of anything in particular?
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
25 Jan 22
This bridge reminds me of a very wild roller coaster ride! Either that or the Golden Arches at McDonald's Restaurant:)
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
26 Jan 22
@JudyEv There's one in Ohio(US) that takes people's breath away!
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@JudyEv (368230)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jan 22
@kobesbuddy I was never fond of roller coaster and certainly less so now. 

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@DaddyEvil (164612)
• United States
26 Jan 22
*shrug* I see roller coaster spans.
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@BarBaraPrz (51032)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
26 Jan 22
You know what it reminds me of...
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
27 Jan 22
@JudyEv
Really is, I like the colors.
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@kaylachan (81485)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jan 22
I like the lights, but I can't really tell what it looks like. London Bridge, maybe? I would have to guess. It sounds amazing though.
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@JudyEv (368230)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jan 22
It's just up to the individual as to what they see.
It IS pretty though, isn't it?
It IS pretty though, isn't it? @RasmaSandra (92360)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jan 22
It reminds me of two giant serpents coming together,
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@LindaOHio (209575)
• United States
26 Jan 22
It reminds me of two brontosauruses.
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@freelancermariagrace (28874)
• Philippines
26 Jan 22
It looks like a rollercoaster ride 

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