Construction west from Roma proceeded through the 1880s and there were approaches to build a land grant railway, into western New South Wales and to Adelaide through the south-west by several syndicates.

[1] Plans were prepared for the strengthening of the bridge for heavier C17 class locomotives in 1946 when the spans were halved by installation of intermediate columns.

The riveted and gusseted half-through continuous plate girder spans are the second oldest of their type in Queensland.

[1] Angellala Rail Bridge was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992 having satisfied the following criteria.

The bridge is close to the Warrego highway and is and important landmark in the area being a feature of the western approach to Angellala.

The bridge is close to the Warrego Highway and is and important landmark in the area being a feature of the western approach to Angellala.

[1] The place has a special association with the life or work of a particular person, group or organisation of importance in Queensland's history.

The bridge is important for its association with the life and work of its designer Henry C Stanley, Chief Engineer for Railways.