Great Canadian Bridges - Page 23

The Chemist · #**441** Posted **Nov 29, 2012, 11:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by vegeta_skyline

It has somewhat of a historical appeal to it since long span arch bridges have basically gone the way of the dinosaur.

Not entirely. They've built several in China in the last decade, particularly the Lupu Bridge in Shanghai (my favourite in this city, where cable-stayed bridges are a dime a dozen), a new Yangtze road crossing in Chongqing, and a high speed rail bridge across the Yangtze at Nanjing.

Long span arch bridges are very beautiful, IMO. I wish there was a way to keep the old Port Mann - I used to love driving over it when visiting Vancouver.

Nouvellecosse · #**442** Posted **Nov 29, 2012, 5:07 PM**

Yeah, it's too bad they're getting rid of it. But of course now that they've built the new span so close it would look pretty stupid to have them crammed together like that.

Chris BIGDoer · #**443** Posted **Nov 29, 2012, 5:27 PM**

Perhaps this abandoned bridge is not great, but it's still interesting none the less. Seen deep in the interior of Alberta.

I love searching out old, forgotten or abandoned bridges.

More here...
http://www.bigdoer.com/2399/explorin...d-road-bridge/

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Metro-One · #**444** Posted **Nov 30, 2012, 10:17 AM**

Cool, thanks for posting!

Yeah, I am also sad to see all of our long arch bridges slowly go the way of the dinosaur, but in this case what we are getting in return is amazing!

Honestly, if I was a bridge, I would have sex with this bridge.

source: http://www.vancouversun.com/business...?cid=hot_photo

SHOFEAR · #**445** Posted **Nov 30, 2012, 2:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by Chris BIGDoer

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well.....my day at work just got very unproductive. very cool stuff.

Airboy · #**446** Posted **Nov 30, 2012, 3:59 PM**

The Deh Cho Bridge opens this afternoon. No more delays because of freeze-up or break-up.

Airboy · #**447** Posted **Nov 30, 2012, 7:29 PM**

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/...ho-bridge.html

Deh Cho Bridge.The longest Jointless bridge in North America

SignalHillHiker · #**448** Posted **Nov 30, 2012, 10:01 PM**

Very cool. I didn't even know that was under construction, and it looks great!

Dmajackson · #**449** Posted **Dec 1, 2012, 5:58 AM**

Congrats Northwest Territories! that is a gorgeous bridge and will be great for the region!

BTW I looked it up its a 15h 51mins (1484km) drive from my place in Calgary.

Chris BIGDoer · #**450** Posted **Dec 7, 2012, 7:50 PM**

Again, not a great bridge, but a very interesting one none the less. The abandoned East Coulee road/rail bridge in Alberta Canada.

To read more about this fascinating structure, go here..
http://www.bigdoer.com/811/exploring...adrail-bridge/

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vegeta_skyline · #**451** Posted **Dec 8, 2012, 9:21 PM**

Neat pics, I find it interesting seeing some of the abandon infrastructure that's out there and we do have a lot of it, especially rail.

kwoldtimer · #**452** Posted **Dec 8, 2012, 10:29 PM**

I don't have any photos but the Region of Waterloo opened a new $50 million bridge across the Grand River yesterday. First new bridge across the Grand in the Region in about 50 years.

Chadillaccc · #**453** Posted **Dec 8, 2012, 11:05 PM**

is it nice?

kwoldtimer · #**454** Posted **Dec 8, 2012, 11:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by Chadillaccc

is it nice?

It's relatively utilitarian but not bad. It has some decorative stonework and will have an observation platform on the Cambridge side. The banks of the Grand are quite high at that location, so it does provide some interesting views (including of encroaching suburbs on the Kitchener side). It certainly improves the link between the airport and the south end of Kitchener.

In other news, the Record had a headline today that the West Montrose covered bridge was again open to horses and buggies, but not cars. That is definitely a Waterloo Region story!

Denscity · #**455** Posted **Dec 9, 2012, 1:03 AM**

Havent learned how to post a pic but i can post a link of a pic haha.

The two Brilliant bridges over the Kootenay River in Castlegar BC. The older one on the left was handbuilt by the Doukhobours and is a National Historic Site. From Flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/canadagood/4443488882/

Chris BIGDoer · #**456** Posted **Dec 12, 2012, 3:48 PM**

Another not so famous but interesting bridge, this one on a former CPR rail line. The first picture was taken in 2012, the second shows the bridge being repaired in 1947. The location is deep in Alberta.

To read more about this bridge, or to see images full size, click the link below.
http://www.bigdoer.com/2242/explorin...-river-bridge/

Denscity · #**457** Posted **Dec 18, 2012, 2:36 AM**

Kinnaird Bridge Castlegar BC. 60 feet tall 900 feet long. Part of Highway 3 over the Columbia River. Built in 1960 it won a Design Canada award of Excellence for its "interesting use of concrete".

Kinnaird Bridge by Photography Through Tania's Eyes, on Flickr

MolsonExport · #**458** Posted **Dec 18, 2012, 3:27 AM**

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Originally Posted by Chris BIGDoer

Again, not a great bridge, but a very interesting one none the less. The abandoned East Coulee road/rail bridge in Alberta Canada.

To read more about this fascinating structure, go here..
http://www.bigdoer.com/811/exploring...adrail-bridge/

Chris “BIGDoer”
We invite your comments either here or on our website.

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Amazing. I love old, abandoned bridges, trestles, and industrial buildings. thanks for the great links.

MolsonExport · #**459** Posted **Dec 18, 2012, 3:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by Metro-One

Cool, thanks for posting!

Yeah, I am also sad to see all of our long arch bridges slowly go the way of the dinosaur, but in this case what we are getting in return is amazing!

Honestly, if I was a bridge, I would have sex with this bridge.

Is she Asian?

Townie709 · #**460** Posted **Dec 18, 2012, 3:30 AM**

This is about as grand as you'll get in St. John's bridge-wise