Oak Street Bridge, Girder bridge connecting Vancouver and Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Description
Oak Street Bridge is a girder bridge that crosses the north arm of the Fraser River between Vancouver and Richmond. The structure uses steel plate girders supported by concrete approaches.
History
The bridge opened in 1957, replacing an earlier crossing and establishing a direct route to Vancouver International Airport. Its completion transformed transportation patterns across the region.
Culture
The bridge's construction influenced local business patterns, causing shifts in residential structures and commercial developments along the connecting routes.
Practical
Traffic is heaviest during rush hours, especially for trips to or from the airport. Pedestrians and cyclists have separate paths along the bridge.
Did you know?
Some of the steel girders came from an older bridge and were reused in the construction, showing how infrastructure components were recycled. These salvaged elements form key spans of the current structure.
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