The Story Bridge is a heritage-listed steel cantilever bridge spanning the Brisbane River that carries vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic between the northern and the southern suburbs of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is the longest cantilever bridge in Australia.

When was the Story Bridge built and why?

The Story Bridge – built as part of the State Government's response to the Great Depression – remains one of Queensland's most iconic landmarks. Ground was broken for the project in 1935, and the cantilever bridge was officially opened on 6 July 1940 by Governor Sir Leslie Orme Wilson.

Which opened first the Sydney Harbour Bridge or the Storey bridge Brisbane?

The Story Bridge opened for operation on 6 July, 1940. At the time of opening in 1940, the Story Bridge was Australia's second largest bridge (exceeded by the Sydney Harbour Bridge). It was the seventh largest bridge of it's kind in the world.