Bordeaux Railway Bridge, Railway bridge in Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Canada
The Bordeaux Railway Bridge extends 500 meters across the Rivière-des-Prairies, connecting the neighborhoods of Ahuntsic-Cartierville and Laval-des-Rapides in Montreal.
Canadian Pacific Railway constructed this bridge to establish a vital transportation link between Montreal and northern regions, enhancing the development of Quebec's rail network.
The bridge stands as a testament to Canadian railway engineering, featuring a specialized four-rail gauntlet track system that accommodates trains within limited horizontal space.
The structure serves both freight trains operated by Canadian Pacific Railway and passenger services on the Saint-Jerome line, maintaining regular crossings throughout the day.
A renovated bicycle and pedestrian pathway extends from the main structure on the upstream side, providing additional crossing options for Montreal residents.
Location: Ahuntsic-Cartierville
Location: Laval-des-Rapides
GPS coordinates: 45.54821,-73.69961
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:36
Gustave Eiffel and his firm designed and constructed metal bridges across several continents between the 1860s and early 1900s. These structures enabled railway and road connections over rivers, gorges, and valleys. The bridges used wrought iron and later steel, with truss and arch designs that represented advanced engineering methods for their time. Examples of this work are found in Portugal, where the Maria Pia Bridge crosses the Douro River, and in France, including the Garabit Viaduct over the Truyère. In Vietnam, the Long Bien Bridge connects Hanoi across the Red River. Additional structures stand in Peru, Bolivia, and other South American countries. Many of these bridges remain operational or accessible as preserved engineering monuments.
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