Borden Bridge

The Borden Bridge spans 250 meters across the North Saskatchewan River with a rainbow open arch design made of reinforced concrete.

Construction of the bridge took place between 1935 and 1937 as a Depression make-work project, employing local farmers at 35 cents per hour.

The structure represents early twentieth-century engineering methods and stands as a testament to Saskatchewan's response to the economic hardships of the 1930s.

While vehicle traffic now uses a newer bridge to the north, the former Highway 16 crossing remains accessible for pedestrians and fishing activities.

The provincial government sold this North American record-holding bow-string arch bridge in 2007 for $33,000 to an individual planning a dance hall.

Location: Saskatchewan

Official opening: 1936

Made from material: concrete

GPS coordinates: 52.37300,-107.15000

Latest update: March 28, 2025 04:40