Little Current Swing Bridge

The bridge spans 172 meters across a channel between Manitoulin Island and Goat Island, featuring a rotating central section for water vessel passage.

Built in 1913 by Algoma Eastern Railway, the structure initially served only trains and remained open except when locomotives needed to cross the channel.

The bridge represents the evolution of transportation methods in Ontario, marking the transition from maritime and rail transport to vehicular movement.

During summer daylight hours, the bridge opens for marine traffic during the first fifteen minutes of each hour, operating on an electric motor since 2003.

This structure contains the single traffic signal installation on Manitoulin Island, controlling one-lane vehicle passage across the rotating span.

Location: Ontario

Official opening: 1913

Length: 172 m

GPS coordinates: 45.98030,-81.91390

Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:44