[1][2] The 540 metre bridge had two lanes but no footpaths, instead having six pedestrian refuges.

The cables had previously been used on a bridge on Sydney's North Shore.

Because of weight restrictions, tourist coaches had to offload their passengers.

[3] In April 1966, a contract was awarded to John Holland for a replacement bridge made from reinforced concrete.

[3][4][5] Media related to Phillip Island Bridge at Wikimedia Commons