Pretoria Bridge, Vertical-lift bridge over Rideau Canal in Ottawa, Canada
The Pretoria Bridge spans the Rideau Canal with a central metal section that rises vertically to accommodate passing boats and ships.
The current structure, built in 1981, replaced the original 1915 bridge designed by the Strauss Bascule Bridge Company from Chicago.
The bridge represents a connection point between Ottawa neighborhoods while serving as an integral part of the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal system.
The bridge lifts multiple times during navigation season from May to October, allowing water traffic to pass while maintaining vehicular connections.
The bridge conceals its counterweights and operating mechanisms within the piers, eliminating the need for visible towers commonly found in lift bridges.
Location: Ontario
GPS coordinates: 45.41149,-75.68345
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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