North Arm Bridge, Extradosed rail and pedestrian bridge in Richmond and Vancouver, Canada
The North Arm Bridge is an extradosed bridge spanning the Fraser River between Vancouver and Richmond, with a total length of 562 meters. The upper deck carries Canada Line train tracks, while a separate path below is reserved for pedestrians and cyclists.
The bridge was completed in 2009 as part of the expansion of public transit in the Vancouver region. It was built to carry the Canada Line, which links downtown Vancouver to the airport.
A memorial plaque on the bridge honors a construction worker who died during the building process. Visitors walking across naturally notice this tribute placed along the crossing.
The path under the main deck is open to pedestrians and cyclists and offers a direct crossing of the Fraser River. Trains on the upper tracks run frequently, so expect some noise during the crossing.
The bridge deck reaches a maximum height of 25 metres above the river, while the towers rise to 47 metres. The 180-metre main span is the longest of its kind in North America, and the crossing carries only Canada Line trains, not cars.
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