In 1895 Hampden Bridge, a truss bridge was built across the Murrumbidgee River at Wagga. On 16 August 2006 Hampden Bridge was closed and fenced off to the public due to the bridge being declared a safety risk after one of the trusses failed. Demolition of the bridge commenced in June 2014 and was completed on August 20th of the same year. There was great discussion involved regarding the decision to demolish the bridge, as people felt it held historical significance.