Fredericton Railway Bridge, Railway bridge in Fredericton, Canada
The steel truss bridge extends 581 meters over the Saint John River, connecting the central business district with the former South Devon community.
The original structure, constructed in 1887 and opened in 1889, served rail traffic until 1996 when operations ceased and the bridge shifted to pedestrian use.
Named after William Wellington Thorpe in 2008, the bridge commemorates his efforts in establishing the Fredericton Heritage Trust and developing local trail systems.
The bridge accommodates pedestrians and cyclists as part of the Sentier NB Trail and Trans Canada Trail network, recording over 600,000 users annually.
Following severe damage from ice and floods in March 1935, the structure underwent complete replacement, with the new bridge opening on June 1, 1938.
Location: New Brunswick
Official opening: 1889
GPS coordinates: 45.95720,-66.62870
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:24
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