Grand Trunk Bridge, Railway bridge in Saskatoon, Canada.
The Grand Trunk Bridge is a railway bridge spanning the South Saskatchewan River and carrying train tracks through Saskatoon. The structure uses steel trusses to support the rail line as it crosses the waterway.
Built in 1908 as part of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway project, the bridge became part of the Canadian National Railway system following a 1920 merger. This combination reshaped rail operations across the country.
Locals call it the CN Railway Bridge, from the Canadian National Railway that absorbed the Grand Trunk Pacific in 1920. The Gordie Howe Bridge, opened with the 2012 Circle Drive extension, runs parallel to it. Chain-link fencing lines both walkways after trespassers were reported.
The best views of the bridge are available from nearby parks and riverbank areas where you can see the structure from multiple angles. The bridge is primarily a working railway structure and not open for public crossing.
After the 2016 removal of the original Traffic Bridge, this became the oldest standing crossing in the city. The structure is a rare surviving example of early railway infrastructure from this era of Western Canadian development.
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