Hagwilget Canyon Bridge

The steel suspension bridge spans 140 meters across the Bulkley River canyon, rising 80 meters above the water with a single traffic lane.

The current structure, completed in 1931, replaced earlier wooden bridges built by Wet'suwet'en people who used materials from the Russian-American Telegraph expedition.

The bridge connects inland and coastal First Nation communities, maintaining traditional trade routes between indigenous groups across British Columbia's northern regions.

Located along Highway 62, the bridge underwent reinforcement work in 1990 and 2003 to handle increased truck traffic between Hazelton and New Hazelton.

When it opened in 1932, this engineering structure ranked as the highest suspension bridge in Canada, featuring steel trusses and cement abutments.

Location: British Columbia

GPS coordinates: 55.25750,-127.60400

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:07