Chief William Commanda Bridge, Repurposed railway bridge across Ottawa River, Canada
The Chief William Commanda Bridge stretches 656 meters across the Ottawa River, connecting the cities of Ottawa and Gatineau through Lemieux Island.
Built in 1880 for rail transport, the metal structure features multiple spans with a Pratt through truss design manufactured by the Dominion Bridge Company.
The bridge received its name in 2021 to honor Chief William Commanda, who led the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation from 1951 to 1970.
Cyclists and pedestrians can access the Trillium Pathway in Ottawa and the Voyageurs Pathway in Gatineau using this interprovincial crossing point.
The structure contains thirteen separate spans divided between six equal sections over the south channel and seven spans across the north channel.
Location: Kitchissippi Ward
Location: Hull
Location: Somerset Ward
Inception: 1880
Official opening: 1880
GPS coordinates: 45.41560,-75.72780
Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:23
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