Crooked Bridge, Double-deck railway bridge in Nipawin, Saskatchewan, Canada.
The Crooked Bridge is a double-deck steel structure spanning the Saskatchewan River in Nipawin. The upper level carries rail traffic while the lower level was designed for vehicles but is no longer in use.
Construction took place from 1928 to 1930 and replaced the ferry service that previously moved people and goods across the river. This new connection transformed how communities accessed each other and opened new economic opportunities for the region.
The structure served as a vital connection point that shaped how communities interacted across the river for generations. Its presence in the landscape remains a reference point for local identity and how people move through the region.
The upper railway deck remains active and operational, while the lower vehicle deck is closed to public access. You can view and photograph the structure from both riverbanks or walk along designated paths near its approaches.
Its name comes from the curved approach at one end that creates a noticeable bend in the bridge's alignment. This unusual shape was necessary to accommodate the local terrain and existing road routes.
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