Low Level Bridge, Road bridge in Edmonton, Canada

The Low Level Bridge is a road bridge over the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, linking Cloverdale on the south bank with Rossdale and downtown on the north. It consists of two parallel spans of the same design: the original 1900 span, widened in 1954, carries westbound traffic, while the twin span added upstream in 1948 carries eastbound traffic.

The original bridge span was completed in 1900 and became the first crossing of the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton. The structure was later modified to accommodate different forms of transportation from streetcars to modern vehicles.

The bridge has long served as a key passage between downtown Edmonton and the communities beyond the river, reflecting how the city grew outward. It connects neighborhoods and remains part of daily life for people crossing the North Saskatchewan River.

The bridge carries two lanes of westbound traffic on the widened 1900 span and all eastbound traffic on the 1948 twin span, with sidewalks along the deck. It links Cloverdale on the south bank with Rossdale and downtown on the north. Look for the two parallel spans of the same design, the older one upstream.

During the 1915 flood, officials positioned a train on the bridge to prevent it from overturning when water levels rose dangerously. This unconventional solution reveals how the city creatively protected its infrastructure during a crisis.