William R. Bennett Bridge, Floating road bridge in Kelowna, Canada.
The William R. Bennett Bridge stretches 1,060 meters across Okanagan Lake, featuring nine concrete pontoons supporting an elevated deck for vehicle traffic.
The bridge opened in 2008 to replace the 1958 Okanagan Lake Bridge, which had become insufficient for the increasing traffic demands in British Columbia.
The structure received its name in honor of Bill Bennett, a former premier of British Columbia who contributed to the region's development.
The bridge carries five lanes of Highway 97 traffic, including three westbound and two eastbound lanes, plus a dedicated pathway for pedestrians and cyclists.
The structure stands as Canada's only floating bridge, designed to handle lake depths of 260 meters and challenging soil conditions through innovative engineering solutions.
Location: Kelowna
Location: West Kelowna
Inception: May 25, 2008
Official opening: May 25, 2008
Height: 18 m
Length: 1,060 m
GPS coordinates: 49.87962,-119.51074
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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