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Blue Water Bridge

Posted on June 20, 2009
  • Arch
  • Truss
  • Road
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photo credit StormyRed_28
 

The Blue Water Bridge spans the St. Clair River connecting Sarnia, Ontario, Canada and Port Huron, Michigan, USA. The bridge is actually comprised of two separate spans, the westbound (truss) span opened in October 1938, while the eastbound (arch) span opened in July 1997.


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Capilano Suspension Bridge

Posted on June 28, 2009
  • Suspension
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photo credit Lisa Andres
 

Capilano Suspension Bridge spans the Capilano River in North Vancouver. Opened in 1888, the bridge was originally made of hemp, it was replaced with wire cable in 1903. 136 metres long, the bridge is suspended 70 metres above the river.


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Confederation Bridge

Posted on June 5, 2009
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photo credit tuergeist
 

Confederation Bridge spans the Northumberland Strait connecting Cape Jourimain, NB and Borden-Carleton, PEI. The bridge was opened on May 31, 1997. It is 13 kilometers (8 miles) long.


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Golden Ears Bridge

Posted on August 3, 2009
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photo credit sashafatcat
 

The Golden Ears Bridge spans the Fraser River linking Langley and Maple Ridge. The bridge opened in June 2009.


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Johnson Street Bridge

Posted on July 1, 2009
  • Truss
  • Road
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photo credit lightsornothing1
 

The Johnson Street Bridge spans Victoria's harbour connecting Victoria and Esquimalt. Opened in January 1924, its original wood deck was replaced with a steel grid in 1966.


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Lion's Gate Bridge

Posted on May 30, 2009
  • Suspension
  • Road
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photo credit Michael Scheltgen
 

Officially called First Narrows Bridge, the Lion's Gate Bridge spans Burrard Inlet linking Vancouver, BC with North Vancouver, BC.


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Pont de Quebec

Posted on June 24, 2009
  • Cantilever
  • Road
  • Rail
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photo credit Zestbienbeautouza
 

Ponte de Quebec spans the Saint Lawrence River. Opened in December 1919, the bridge is the longest cantilever bridge span in the world (549 metres).


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