Rainbow Bridge

Rainbow Bridge is an international steel bridge spanning the Niagara River between Niagara Falls in New York and Niagara Falls in Ontario, measuring 442 meters (1450 feet) in length. The structure forms a steel arch that rises 62 meters (203 feet) above the water, carrying both vehicles and pedestrians across the border.

Construction started in May 1940 at the site where the earlier Honeymoon Bridge had collapsed in 1938 due to ice buildup in the river. The new crossing replaced the destroyed connection between both countries.

The bridge takes its name from the rainbows that appear in the mist rising from Niagara Falls, linking two countries across the water. Travelers cross one of the most recognized international borders between the United States and Canada.

Vehicles pay a toll of 5 USD or 6.50 CAD when entering Canada, while pedestrians and cyclists pay 1 dollar in either currency. The crossing offers views of the falls and the river below.

Approximately six billion pounds of water flow beneath the span every minute, moving at speeds of 48 kilometers per hour (30 miles per hour). Mist from the falls often rises to road level, enveloping travelers as they cross.

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: December 14, 2025 18:59