The Truss lift span bridge over the Murray River opened in 1895, and was constructed by the NSW Public Works Department.

In September 1977, both state governments agreed to keep it fixed, and removed requirement for being able to lift it.

It is of very high significance because of its technological value and its importance in the history of transport in the State and inter-state rivalries.

[4] Tocumwal road and rail bridge over the Murray River was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

[4] This Wikipedia article was originally based on Tocumwal road and rail bridge over Murray River, entry number 01061 in the New South Wales State Heritage Register published by the State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) 2018 under CC-BY 4.0 licence, accessed on 2 June 2018.