Deadman's Point Bridge crosses Lake Dunstan at Cromwell, Central Otago, as part of New Zealand's State Highway 8 (SH8).

A short spur section, SH8B, joins SH8 on the true left bank of Lake Dunstan, crossing Deadman's Point Bridge to meet State Highway 6 immediately west of Cromwell.

The origin of the name Deadman's Point appears uncertain,[1] although an early account suggests the narrow headland of schist bedrock at Deadman's Point made the Clutha River (Māori: Mata-Au) a perilous crossing: It is so-called because a man once fell from the suspension bridge which still spans the river there.

[citation needed] The bridge is supported by four concrete piers, each 11 m (36 ft) wide,[5] sunk into the schist bedrock either side of the (former) main Clutha River channel.

Easton Industries (Napier) Ltd were charged with fabrication of the bridge's steel trusses, approximately 550 tonnes worth,[6] having won a tender for 288,874 NZD in 1978.