[1] The Archer brothers had made a private expedition to the Rockhampton district in 1853, and were the first Europeans to record and chart the Fitzroy River.

[1] In 1882 after Brisbane had acquired a railway to the seaside at Sandgate, Rockhampton clamoured for a similar connection to its resort at Emu Park.

The bridging of the Fitzroy River and the cost of land resumptions to join the two terminus stations were to be major difficulties in connecting the two lines.

The contract involved the construction of the branch to Broadmount, the Denison Street line, and the Alexandra Railway Bridge.

The bridge contract was awarded to Willcocks at a cost of £43,471, and construction of the double line from Stanley Street to North Rockhampton was £65,137.

A double headed train and twelve carriages left the Stanley Street Station and broke through a ribbon on the Fitzroy railway bridge.

The Minister for Railways, John Murray, officially named the bridge "Alexandra" at the opening ceremony, after consulting with the Queensland Premier, James Dickson, earlier in the day.

The introduction of larger locomotives to Queensland Railways and increasing axle loadings has led to additional restrictions on the speed of trains when passing over the bridge.

[1] With the introduction of diesel-electric motive power, concerns were voiced about the possible danger of having double headed trains using the bridge from 1970.

Most plans seek the relaying of the main line from Stanley Street station and crossing the Fitzroy River on a new bridge and alignment.

[1] Longitudinal beams on the underside of the bridge deck were relocated in 1992 to increase the possible axle loading available for new generation diesel-electric locomotives to 20 long tons (20 t).

[1] Concerns were raised in 2010 by pedestrians and cyclists about the safety of the walkway when noticeable holes began appearing which were believed to be due to the plywood rotting away.

[5] The incident halted rail services for five hours, but the line was reopened after a train was used to shunt the vehicle off the bridge.

[5] The driver was charged with a Transport Infrastructure (rail) offence (driving a vehicle on a bridge) and obstructing police.

[8] The Alexandra Railway Bridge crosses the Fitzroy River, with the southwestern approach adjacent to North Street, Rockhampton.

The centre of the bridge has two 250-foot (76 m) riveted 16 panel hogback double intersection Pratt trusses and decking on wrought iron caissons.

[1] A pedestrian walkway, located along the southeastern side of the bridge, has a metal handrail and balustrade formed by intersecting diagonal members.

The bridge was also strategically important during the Second World War, providing a crossing of the Fitzroy River for American military convoys.

It is also significant for its riveted hogback double intersection Pratt truss main span, which is the second largest of its type in Queensland.

It is also significant for its riveted hogback double intersection Pratt truss main span, which is the second largest of its type in Queensland.

The Alexandra Railway Bridge is of aesthetic significance, and makes an important contribution to the Rockhampton townscape and the Fitzroy River riverscape.

It is also significant for its riveted hogback double intersection Pratt truss main span, which is the second largest of its type in Queensland.