Marpole Bridge, Railway crossing in Metro Vancouver, Canada.
The steel swing bridge stretched across the North Arm of the Fraser River, connecting Vancouver with Richmond through a mechanical rotating system.
Constructed in 1889, the bridge served as the primary connection between Vancouver and Richmond until its replacement by the Oak Street Bridge in 1957.
The bridge facilitated the Vancouver-Steveston interurban streetcar line, enabling residents to travel between communities for work, shopping, and social activities.
The structure required over 7,000 lift operations in 1954 to accommodate maritime traffic, leading to frequent delays for vehicular transportation.
Following a collision with a barge in 1966, the bridge underwent transformation into a dedicated rail crossing maintained by Canadian Pacific Railway.
Location: British Columbia
Inception: November 1889
GPS coordinates: 49.19783,-123.13525
Latest update: April 11, 2025 21:55
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