This bridge was designed by E.C. Robinson, Stratford County Engineer from 1904-14 and was built in 1912.

Text on Marble Plaque reads:

(In 2012 it was noted that the metal letters on the plaque were missing)

WAIPUKU BRIDGE

ERECTED 1912

E.C.ROBINSON ENGINEER

F.M. GRAYLING CONTRACTOR

 

Further Reading

Thornton 2001

Thornton, Geoffery: Bridging the Gap, 2001 

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