Le Gardeur Bridge, Steel beam bridge in Rivière-des-Prairies, Canada.
Le Gardeur Bridge is a steel structure spanning roughly 920 meters and navigating around an island in its path. The bridge carries four traffic lanes for vehicles along with sidewalks and a cycling path, all integrated into a single roadway.
The original was built in the 1930s, establishing a major transportation link for the region. A comprehensive overhaul in the early 2000s modernized the structure and expanded its capacity.
The bridge links two districts and serves as a daily crossing for residents moving between communities on both sides of the river. Pedestrians and cyclists travel on separate paths while taking in views of the waterway that divides the landscape.
The bridge is best explored on foot or bicycle during early morning or late evening hours when traffic is lighter. The well-separated pathways for both forms of movement make crossing safe and straightforward.
The bridge rests on 24 massive concrete pillars that carry all the weight while remaining almost invisible beneath the structure. These supports required emergency repairs in the 1990s before the bridge received its final modernization.
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