Rainbow Bridge

The Rainbow Bridge spans 442 meters across the Niagara River, featuring a steel arch design that connects the cities of Niagara Falls in New York and Ontario.

Construction of the Rainbow Bridge began in May 1940 at the location of the former Honeymoon Bridge, which had collapsed due to ice accumulation in 1938.

The bridge name originated from the natural phenomena of rainbows that form in the mist of Niagara Falls, representing the connection between two nations.

Vehicles crossing from the United States to Canada pay a toll of 5 USD or 6.50 CAD, while pedestrians and cyclists pay 1 dollar in either currency.

The bridge structure rises 62 meters above the Niagara River, where approximately six billion pounds of water flow underneath every minute at speeds of 48 kilometers per hour.

Location: Ontario

Location: New York

Inception: November 1, 1941

Height: 62 m

Length: 442 m

Made from material: steel

Part of: Canada–United States border

GPS coordinates: 43.09023,-79.06774

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45