Marpole Bridge, Railway bridge in Metro Vancouver, Canada
The Marpole Bridge spans the north arm of the Fraser River, connecting the Vancouver neighborhood of Marpole with Richmond's Lulu Island.
Completed in 1902 by the Vancouver & Lulu Island Railway under Canadian Pacific Railway control, the bridge served local canneries and transportation needs.
The British Columbia Electric Railway transformed the bridge into an electric line in 1905, establishing regular connections between Vancouver, Marpole, and Steveston.
The bridge included a swing span mechanism that opened over 7,000 times in 1954 to accommodate both rail traffic and marine vessels.
In 1967, a barge collision caused the swing span to collapse, leading to the bridge's abandonment and eventual conversion of sections into public spaces.
Location: British Columbia
GPS coordinates: 49.19920,-123.12700
Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:00
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