Star Mine Suspension Bridge, Pedestrian suspension bridge in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada

The Star Mine Suspension Bridge is a pedestrian bridge made of steel and wood that spans the Red Deer River near Drumheller. It crosses the river using steel cables that support a wooden walkway, connecting the two sides of the riverbank.

Built in 1931 for the coal workers of Star Mine, the bridge was rebuilt by the Alberta government in 1958, which still maintains it, to commemorate the mining history of the Drumheller Valley. After almost four years of closure due to a failing north-east support, it reopened to the public in January 2024.

The bridge reflects the industrial heritage of Drumheller Valley and shows how mining communities built their own infrastructure for work. Today you can see the craftsmanship and practical thinking of earlier generations who needed such structures for their daily labor.

The bridge was closed for almost four years because the support at its north-east end was in very poor condition, and it reopened to the public in January 2024. It is a 117-metre pedestrian crossing of the Red Deer River, so check current conditions before planning a walk across.

The bridge was rebuilt by the Alberta government in 1958 to commemorate the mining history of the Drumheller Valley. After almost four years closed because the north-east support was in very poor condition, it reopened to the public in January 2024.