Honeymoon Bridge

The Honeymoon Bridge spanned 500 feet across the Niagara River, connecting Ontario and New York with double tracks for trolleys and pedestrian pathways.

Constructed in 1898 by the Pencoyd Bridge Company, this structure became the largest steel arch bridge in the world at the time of completion.

The bridge earned its name during the rise of honeymoon tourism at Niagara Falls, when couples traveled extensively to the destination for romantic getaways.

The bridge required constant protection from winter ice formations, leading engineers to construct 24-foot stone walls around its support structures in 1899.

On January 27, 1938, thousands of spectators witnessed the bridge's collapse when strong winds pushed massive ice sheets against its steel framework.

Location: Ontario

Location: New York

Location: Niagara Falls

Inception: 1898

Official opening: 1898

Made from material: steel, wood

Part of: Canada–United States border

GPS coordinates: 43.08694,-79.07111

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29