The bridge was constructed using 135 tonnes of steel.
The design was inspired by the traditional 'dilly bag' or fishing net architecture of the local Wurundjeri people.
It was built as part of a $10 million urban regeneration project for the Yarra's Edge development.
The sculptural lattice forms a functional canopy that provides partial shade for pedestrians.
The bridge connects two banks of the Yarra River that were previously separated by industrial dockland geography.
Webb Bridge is a pedestrian and cyclist crossing in Melbourne's Docklands that connects the Yarra's Edge residential precinct with the North Bank. Designed by artist Robert Owen and architecture firm Denton Corker Marshall, the bridge's structural form is inspired by the Koorie fishing nets historically used by Indigenous Australians. It features a sweeping, coiled steel-lattice design that creates a tunnel-like walkway over the Yarra River. The bridge serves as a key link on the Capital City Trail, a major commuter and recreational route circling Melbourne’s inner city. Its architectural aesthetic contrasts sharply with the surrounding modern glass-and-steel apartment towers of the Docklands. The bridge’s design won the 2004 Victorian Architecture Medal. It offers significant clearance for river traffic underneath while providing elevated vantage points for observing Melbourne’s skyline. The structure utilizes a mix of straight and curved elements to create a dynamic visual rhythm.
From the northern river bank looking toward the bridge entrance to capture the full curvature of the steel lattice.
Visit during golden hour to see the steel lattice cast complex, shifting shadows on the walkway.
Cyclists should maintain caution as the bridge is a high-traffic zone for commuters and pedestrians alike.
Combine a walk across the bridge with a stroll through the nearby Point Park for river views.
Do not attempt to cycle at high speeds during peak commute hours, as the bridge is shared with families and sightseers.
