Bridges

There are 177 Council-maintained bridges across the district, including pedestrian bridges and culverts with a waterway of at least 3.4m².

Bridge Restrictions

Posted Bridges have speed and/or weight limits below standard access levels to protect them from overloading and ensure road user safety. Restrictions may be due to age, condition, past damage, or the bridge’s original design limits.

Central Otago District Council regularly tests bridges to assess safe load and speed limits.

Postings may be temporary (for repairs or upgrades) or long-term if the bridge still meets current needs.

To see our bridge list, including postings, see below.

Vehicles exceeding posted bridge mass limits will not be allowed to operate on affected routes, unless they are eligible for an overweight or specialist vehicle permit. For more information on the permitting process, refer to: Overweight and Over dimension Permits.