Lethbridge Viaduct, Railway bridge in Lethbridge, Canada
The steel railway bridge spans 1624 meters across the Oldman River Valley, standing 95 meters high with 17 substantial steel arches supporting the structure.
The Canadian Pacific Railway constructed this engineering achievement between 1907 and 1909, replacing a smaller wooden trestle that previously crossed the river.
The Canadian government designated the construction of this steel viaduct as a National Historic Event, recognizing its role in regional transportation development.
The bridge maintains regular railway operations, allowing trains to cross the deep Oldman River Valley while following a more efficient northern route.
This railway structure holds records as both the longest and highest trestle bridge globally, requiring 645 railway cars just to transport its construction materials.
Location: Lethbridge
Inception: September 1909
Official opening: August 1909
Height: 95 m
Length: 1,624 m
Width: 32.6 m
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 49.69750,-112.86861
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:10
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